Rita Ora set internet on fire with bold Instagram photos ahead of Abu Dhabi performance

British pop star Rita Ora has shared a series of striking new photographs on Instagram, drawing attention online as she showcased a confident and artistic look ahead of her recent performance in Abu Dhabi.

The 35-year-old singer posted the images over the weekend, appearing in black silky shorts while using her arms and styling to maintain modesty. The photos, accessorised with a dramatic feathered headpiece, were reportedly taken during preparations for her opening performance at the Open Masters Games held in Abu Dhabi on February 6.

While the images sparked discussion on social media, Ora has recently been focusing conversations around self-acceptance and mental well-being, particularly regarding body image. The singer has openly spoken about her struggles with confidence and how therapy has helped her navigate insecurities linked to appearance and industry pressure.

In recent interviews, Ora stressed that health and emotional well-being matter more than meeting unrealistic beauty standards. She acknowledged that even public figures face moments of self-doubt, despite outward confidence.

“I’ve had to remind myself that what’s real is how you show up, not a number on a scale,” she said while discussing body image challenges.

The Poison hitmaker has frequently shared insights into her fitness and wellness routines, but admits that self-acceptance has been a gradual process. She credited therapy with helping her stop worrying about public opinion and encouraged fans to be patient with themselves.

Ora has also spoken candidly about how she struggled with comparisons earlier in her career, revealing that she once felt uncomfortable with her appearance during her late twenties due to industry expectations.

Recently, she partnered with Dove’s Self-Esteem Project and appeared on Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place podcast, where she discussed redefining beauty standards and focusing on self-care rather than external validation.

Sharing a clip from the collaboration on Instagram, Ora wrote that body confidence begins with understanding what the body needs, not how it looks, adding that no one truly has everything figured out.