Love Island’s Kady McDermott posts carefree bikini snap from Dubai as ‘influencers are cowed by fear into denying reality of Iran drone attacks’

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Kady McDermott posted a carefree bikini-clad snap from Dubai on Instagram on Thursday.

The 30-year-old former Love Island contestant, who moved to the UAE last year, shared a photo of herself sunbathing in a red bikini. Meanwhile, reports suggest some social media influencers are afraid to speak out about the recent drone attacks in Iran.

Kady confidently showed off her fit physique in a small bikini while relaxing at the beach and playfully posing for photos.

In another photo, Kady showed off her toned stomach wearing a white crop top and blue Alo leggings while taking a mirror selfie with her dog.

The TV star posted several pictures of her night out, including photos of her boyfriend, Henry Simmons, and the beautiful flowers he gave her. She also shared some sweet photos of her dogs.

Kady shared some relaxed photos on Instagram with the caption ‘life recently’ and a heart emoji.

Last month, explosions rocked the famous Palm Jumeirah hotel in Dubai.

Following US airstrikes, Iran launched retaliatory attacks throughout the Middle East, including a missile strike that hit a well-known hotel in Dubai.

The Independent reports that Abu Dhabi and Dubai have faced hundreds of intercepted missile and drone attacks recently.

But the Daily Mail said that when the bombing started on February 28th, the UAE government sent text messages to almost all of the 240,000 British citizens living there.

Like hundreds of thousands of other Westerners, they were strongly advising against posting anything about the attacks happening around them – specifically, anything that could frighten people.

After it was clear the initial messages weren’t being received, even more threatening texts arrived.

Just two weeks later, people are now being asked to report their friends and neighbors, and to share information about anyone who even talks about the missile attacks, or films them.

Dubai’s social media influencers, who earn money by constantly sharing details of their lives online, are deeply shocked by this new crackdown.

We cannot share anything that could harm Dubai’s reputation. This includes images of damage from missiles, videos of missiles intercepting drones, sounds of explosions, or any panicked videos taken in shelters or safe rooms.

People who don’t follow the new rules are facing severe consequences, with at least one person already arrested for recording a missile attack. The punishment they face is expected to be extremely harsh.

The UAE has strict laws regarding criticism of its government. Foreign visitors, including tourists, could face hefty fines – up to £200,000 – and severe penalties like imprisonment for up to ten years, or even life, if they say or do anything that harms the country’s reputation. They may also be deported after serving their sentence.

Homeowners could face even harsher penalties. Strict rules also apply to social media use – even emergency workers like firefighters and paramedics have been imprisoned for sharing pictures of incidents they responded to.

This idyllic place is presented as perfect, with no problems allowed – but revealing the truth can lead to quick and severe consequences.

Dubai reportedly bans WhatsApp video and voice calls due to their encryption, which makes it difficult for authorities to monitor communications. As a result, many people can only have truly private conversations after leaving the United Arab Emirates.

According to one person who spoke with the Daily Mail, a friend currently stuck in Dubai is extremely worried about accidentally saying something that could get them in trouble. This friend reported that drones and missiles are being seen in the area daily.

Sadly, people have lost their lives and many more have been hurt, though thankfully the situation hasn’t become a widespread disaster. However, reports suggest we’re running low on missiles and rockets needed for defense, so it’s unrealistic to think everything is going well.

It’s impossible to be sure who might be eavesdropping on personal phone calls. One resident expressed concern about spyware like Pegasus – developed in Israel and known to be used by the UAE – saying you can’t know what conversations are being monitored.

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2026-03-12 15:35