Support Pinktober and Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the UAE

The month of October is also known to some as Pinktober, for the accompanying shades of pink ribbons it brings to raise breast cancer awareness. Ladies, apart from regular checks at home, it’s important to book your free screening and/or mammogram appointment – don’t put it off for later!

When dining out this month, do your bit to support those in need and don’t forget to promote breast cancer awareness with your family, friends and colleagues.

Dubai

Couqley French Bistro & Bar

Couqley French Bistro & Bar has partnered with Al Jalila Foundation and Brest Friends, creating a special dessert to promote breast cancer awareness. The raspberry yogurt mouse on crushed lotus biscuit dessert will be available for dine-in as a special on the menu.

AED52 per dessert from 12pm-1am – (all proceeds will be donated to Al Jalila Foundation). Call +9714 514 9339 or WhatsApp +9715 549 0097.

Brunch & Cake, Wasl 51

Brunch & Cake has reinvented their Barcelona Shakshuka, partnering with the Al Jalila Foundation and Brest friends to help raise funds for Pinktober. Now, the dine-in dish will feature a pink dough bowl with tomato stew, fried eggs, meatballs, padrón peppers and pink heart-shaped pickles.

AED88 per dish – (percentage of proceeds will be donated to the Al Jalila Foundation). Visit Instagram.

La Ville Hotel & Suites City Walk

Join La Ville Hotel & Suites City Walk as they partner with Al Jalila Foundation to raise awareness for breast cancer this October. Grapeskin is a trendy spot that offers a lively yet relaxed setting. The bar and kitchen is having a pink-themed ladies evening every Sunday, where ladies can indulge in grape and a cheese platter.

Sundays for ladies from 7-11pm at AED100 per person (inclusive of three glasses of grape and one cheese platter) – (profits will be donated to Al Jalila Foundation). Call +9714 403 3111 or visit the website.

W Dubai – The Palm

To mark the month, W Dubai – The Palm is offering ways to raise funds that will be donated to the #pinktober campaign, in partnership with Al Jalila Foundation’s ‘Brest Friends’ programme. Opt to visit Torno Subito and Akira Back for themed bites and sipes; the hotel’s rooftop bar SoBe and poolside venue WET Deck for pink beverages; or W Lounge for pink pastries. 

Torno Subito, Akira Back, SoBe and WET Deck for selected Pinktober bites or sips – (25 per cent of total revenue donated) and W Lounge for Pinktober pastries – (AED10 donated for each pastry). Call +9714 245 5800 or visit the website. 

Grosvenor House

Throughout the month of October, signature restaurants at Grosvenor House Dubai will be showing their support to the cause by donating a certain amount from every bill to the Al Jalila Foundation. Hotfoot to Sloane’s for a pink-themed brunch; to Toro Toro for a Latin-American brunch; and to Siddharta Lounge for a vibrant brunch.

Sloane’s on October 8 from 1-4pm at AED395 per person (inclusive of soft beverages) and AED495 per person (inclusive of house beverages) – (AED50 donated for each paying adult); Toro Toro on October 15 from 1-4pm at AED275 per person (inclusive of soft beverages), AED375 per person (inclusive of grape) and AED450 per person (inclusive of bubbly) – (AED25 donated for each paying adult); Siddharta Lounge on October 29 from 1-4pm at AED350 per person (inclusive of soft beverages), AED450 per person (inclusive of hops and grape) and AED550 per person (inclusive of premium beverages) – (AED25 donated for each paying adult). Call +9714 317 6000.

Le Royal Méridien Beach Resort & Spa

The beach hotel will set aside a percentage of diners’ purchases on pink-themed goodies to the Al Jalila Foundation. Make your way to Maya Mexican Kitchen + Bar for a brunch filled with traditional flavours; and to Brasserie 2.0 for a scrumptious Friday affair with themed counters.

Maya Mexican Kitchen + Bar on October 15 from 1:30-4:30pm at AED350 per person (inclusive of soft beverages) and AED450 per person (inclusive of house beverages) – (AED25 donated for each paying adult); Brasserie 2.0 on Fridays from 1:30-4:30pm at AED200 per child aged 5-12, AED400 per person (inclusive of soft beverages), AED550 per person (inclusive of house beverages and sparkling) and AED850 per person (inclusive of bubbly) – (AED25 donated for each paying adult). Call +9714 316 5550.

Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre

In honour of the month, Le Meridien Dubai has partnered with the Al Jalila Foundation to support the cause through a few activities. Make your way to Gourmandises for limited-edition cakes and pastries; or to Yalumba for their lively Friday brunch.

Gourmandises for AED12 limited-edition desserts – (portion of proceeds will be donated to Al Jalila Foundation); Yalumba from 1-4pm at AED199 per person (inclusive of soft beverages), AED385 per person (inclusive of house beverages, sparkling, grape and hops) and AED890 per person (inclusive of bubbly) – (portion of proceeds will be donated to Al Jalila Foundation). Call +9714 702 2455.

Lapita, Dubai Parks and Resorts 

The Polynesian-inspired resort is helping raise awareness for breast cancer with a Pinktober offer. Book a Twin or King Bedroom using the promo code below and avail the staycation offer. While at the destination, take your pick from a range of menu items such as pastries and milkshakes across the venue’s F&B outlets.

AED1,110 onwards per room with promo code ES7 (inclusive of breakfast, 60-minute Pinktober-themed full body massage at Ola Spa and complimentary daily access to Dubai Parks and Resorts) – (50 per cent of room rate donated to Al Jalila Foundation); F&B offer – (50 per cent donated). Call +9714 449 0868. 

Grandiose Supermarket

The grocery chain has teamed up with Al Jalila Foundation to launch a Pinktober campaign, where all Grandiose Supermarkets and Hypermarkets will feature a selection of products from different categories labelled or wrapped in pink. Purchase these items and know that a percentage of the proceeds will be donated to Al Jalila Foundation.

Grandiose stores in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah – (percentage of profits will be donated to Al Jalila Foundation).

Abu Dhabi

W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island

The Yas Island hotel goes pink for the month of October, in support of Brest Friends and the Al Jalila Foundation. Take your furry friends along with you to kickstart your weekend with a spot of Doga, or yoga with dogs in partnership with Seven Wellness fitness studio; or to W Lounge on Wednesdays throughout the month for cotton candy concoctions and female-led tracks.

The Palm Garden on October 8 from 9-10am at AED95 per person and pooch – (all proceeds will be donated to Brest Friends and Al Jalila Foundation); W Lounge on Wednesdays from 7-10pm at AED95 per lady – (contribute as you wish to Brest Friends and Al Jalila Foundation). Call +9712 656 0000 or email wabudhabi.dining@whotels.com.

Anantara Eastern Mangroves

The hotel has announced a slew of initiatives to boost breast cancer awareness and raise funds, where a percentage of the proceeds will be donated to the Al Jalila Foundation. Visit Ingredients for their Friday brunch offering rose-tinted dishes; or Mangroves Lounge for a pink afternoon tea.

Ingredients on Fridays from 12:30-4pm at AED245 per person (inclusive of soft beverages) and AED395 per person (inclusive of house beverages); Mangroves Lounge daily from 12:30-6pm at AED149 for two persons. Call +9712 656 1000. Visit the website. 

Marriott Hotel Al Forsan

Located in Khalifa City, the hotel is supporting Breast Cancer Awareness month by offering a Pink Suite experience, where the entire room revenue will be donated to Brest Friends under the umbrella of Al Jalilia Foundation. Make a booking for the Pink Suite throughout October for single or double occupancy.

AED395 onwards – (all proceeds from only room rate revenue will be donated to Al Jalilia Foundation). Call +9712 201 4000 or email mhrs.auhal.room.reservation@marriott-service.com.