Dua delighted her Instagram followers with a selection of snaps capturing her day, which started off with her posing in a pool with a paper hat adorned with her name.

She then changed to a plunging red blazer dress with chunky Chanel necklaces as she enjoyed a birthday feast.

This rounded off with a huge cream cake which was adorned with petals and a huge selection of candles.

Dua beamed as she watched the flames before cosying up to her pals for a series of birthday cuddles.

Later in the night the birthday girl gathered on a grassy area for a boogie.

Fans were quick to celebrate with the star on Instagram, with one writing: “28 queen.”

A second put: “You’re the best,” as a third continued: “Forever proud of u.”

In a separate post showing her posing in a designer Gucci bikini, she confessed she was “raving into my 28th year” before thanking fans for their birthday wishes.

The star recently stunned in a baby blue dress on holiday in Ibiza.

She also flashed her underboob in further holiday snaps.

Earlier this summer, the pop superstar relaxed in the sunshine on a trip to her parents’ home country Kosovo.

Dua – who was born in London and awarded Albanian citizenship last year – spoke about getting into acting after winning a small role in the Barbie movie.

She said: “For me it’s like baby steps.

“That’s also just the best way to discover yourself as well.”

6The popstar donned a red blazer dress with chunky Chanel necklacesCredit: Instagram6She beamed as the candles on her cake were litCredit: Instagram6She cuddled up with her pals on her special dayCredit: Instagram