October may be halfway through, but there is still time to support the UAE’s breast cancer awareness campaigns.
Find a Pink Caravan screening near you
Pink Caravan’s nationwide campaign continues throughout October, with fixed clinics and mobile visits offering free breast screening services across the UAE. Locations include City Walk in Dubai, Mushrif Mall in Abu Dhabi, Mall of Al Ain and Makani Zakher in Al Ain, and Al Majaz Waterfront in Sharjah.
Clinical breast examinations and mammograms are available subject to eligibility. Check the current schedule, registration information and criteria before visiting.
Throughout October. Details at Friends of Cancer Patients.
Listen to Shades of Pink
Designed to bring positivity, hope, humour and candid conversations to women navigating cancer, Lauren O’Connell, Beauty Editor at Cosmopolitan Middle East and Alice Sara Lovell, Director of Partnerships at The Wall Street Journal, have officially announced the launch of Shades of Pink.
Lauren and Alice draw on their own experiences of breast cancer in the eight-episode podcast exploring the personal realities of diagnosis, treatment and life afterwards.
The series makes room for conversations about body image, careers, relationships, fertility and survivorship, with distribution planned across Spotify and YouTube. For anyone supporting a friend or relative through cancer, it offers perspectives from people who have experienced it themselves.
Join Above Eleven’s Pinktober fundraiser
Above Eleven is dedicating its She’s An 11 ladies’ night on 28 October to a fundraiser with The Big Beauty Scoop and Beauty Solutions. Of the AED 299 ticket price, AED 149 will go to Al Jalila Foundation.
The evening includes three hours of free-flowing beverages, Nikkei bites, hair and make-up touch-ups, fragrance and product discovery activities, and a Beauty Solutions goodie bag. DJ Irene provides the music as the Palm Jumeirah rooftop opens its terrace for the season.
28 October, 8pm–11pm. AED 299 per person. Call 04 666 1420 or email reservations@aboveelevendubai.com.
Head to Hatta for a sunrise hike
An early start at JA Hatta Fort Hotel puts breast cancer awareness on the agenda for 28 October. The community hike begins at 5am, with transport between the resort and the starting point at the Hatta sign, followed by breakfast at the hotel.
Participation is complimentary for in-house guests and AED 120 per person for visitors. Advance registration is required.
28 October, from 5am. Register through events.hatta@jaresorts.com or call 056 601 4664.
Discover The Royal Tearoom’s Jo Malone afternoon tea
Fragrance provides the starting point for Blooming with Purpose, The Royal Tearoom by Christophe Devoille’s collaboration with Jo Malone London at Atlantis The Royal. The afternoon tea draws inspiration from scents including Peony & Blush Suede, English Pear & Freesia, and Wood Sage & Sea Salt.
The menu includes smoked sturgeon with Pink Lady apple and finger lime, and sweet creations featuring peach and damask rose, or fig, tonka and hazelnut. Breast cancer awareness messaging runs through the experience, and each guest receives a Jo Malone London gift, a keepsake and a handcrafted chocolate.
Until 31 October, daily from 2pm–5pm. AED 580 for two. Book through The Royal Tearoom.
Reserve a Together for More table at carine
carine’s Together for More initiative supports Al Jalila Foundation through dedicated tables available for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Guests can reserve one for AED 100, with the full reservation contribution donated in support of cancer research and awareness.
The campaign covers both women’s and men’s cancer awareness months, continuing through November. Check dining charges and reservation terms directly with the restaurant when booking.
Throughout October and November at carine, Dubai.
Take afternoon tea at Ginori Terrace
At The St. Regis Downtown Dubai, Ginori Terrace’s Pinktober afternoon tea takes inspiration from women including Marie Curie, Frida Kahlo and Maya Angelou. Their names appear across a menu of sandwiches, pastries and scones, served on Ginori 1735 porcelain overlooking the Dubai Water Canal.
Expect smoked salmon on spinach tramezzini, a butternut and ricotta tart, cranberry scones, and a pink macaron with pistachio mousse and chocolate kunafa crunch. A contribution from every afternoon tea supports Al Jalila Foundation’s Pinktober campaign.
Until 31 October, daily from 2pm–6pm. AED 295 per person, including tea and coffee. Call 04 512 5555.
Order a dish that supports Al Jalila Foundation
Five Sunset Hospitality Group restaurants in Dubai are contributing through dedicated dishes and weekend brunches until 31 October.
Mott 32 is donating AED 30 from every portion of Spicy Pink Duck Gyoza, while Signor Sassi is contributing the same amount from its Strawberry Tiramisu. At HANU, the donation comes through YEONKKOT, a dessert inspired by the lotus flower.
SUSHISAMBA Dubai is donating AED 30 from each Samba Rosa dessert and Matcha Momo mocktail. At L’Amo Bistro del Mare, AED 30 from every Zuppetta di fragole goes to the foundation. Dessert orders at SUSHISAMBA Dubai and L’Amo also come with beauty gifts while stocks last.
Until 31 October. Reservations through the individual restaurants.
Stop by RX after your screening
RX Coffee Apothecary is offering a complimentary Strawberry Softie to customers who present proof of breast cancer screening during October.
The offer runs across its Dubai Mall, Jumeirah, City Centre Mirdif and City Centre Al Zahia outlets. There is also a Pinktober Tart on the menu, priced at AED 45.
Throughout October across RX Coffee Apothecary outlets.
Explore The Gallery’s Pinktober menu
The Gallery at The H Dubai has created a pink-themed afternoon tea for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, priced at AED 129 and including beverages. A separate selection of cakes, pink matcha and mocktails adds to the seasonal menu.
The offering runs throughout October at the Sheikh Zayed Road hotel.
Until 31 October. AED 129 for afternoon tea, with additional items priced separately. Call 04 501 8888.
Meet for a pink-themed coffee at Café Mozart
Café Mozart at Al Raha Beach Resort & Spa is marking Pinktober with a menu of pink drinks and cakes. The Strawberry Latte layers strawberry purée with espresso and milk, while the Pink Matcha combines matcha with berry notes.
Other options include Rose Lemonade and a Pink Colada made with pineapple, coconut cream and pink berry infusion. October Pink Cakes are available at AED 39 each.
Throughout October. Strawberry Latte AED 35, selected pink drinks AED 40. For enquiries, WhatsApp 056 545 0274.
Access a screening through Piece of You
Jewellery brand Piece of You has partnered with Medcare to offer a complimentary breast screening with every October order. The collaboration covers selected Medcare hospitals, including Medcare Women and Children Hospital and Medcare’s Sharjah locations on King Faisal and Sheikh Saqr Streets.
Customers should check the screening arrangements, eligibility and redemption terms with Piece of You before booking.
Available with October orders at Piece of You.
Visit Umm Al Emarat Park’s screening event
Umm Al Emarat Park is working with Burjeel Holdings to bring a mammogram truck and free health check-ups to the park on 23 and 24 October. The activation gives visitors an opportunity to access health services during a visit to the Abu Dhabi destination.
Check screening hours, eligibility and booking requirements before attending. Regular park admission is AED 10.
23–24 October. Updates at Umm Al Emarat Park.
Catch Stronger in Pink at Bawabat Al Sharq Mall
Bawabat Al Sharq Mall’s Stronger in Pink campaign runs in partnership with NMC Royal Hospital Abu Dhabi, offering free health screenings, medical consultations and interactive awareness activities. Taking place over three evenings, the programme gives visitors a chance to speak with healthcare professionals and learn about breast health.
16–18 October, 5pm–9pm, at Bawabat Al Sharq Mall, Abu Dhabi.
Pick up a mammogram voucher with your groceries
Choithrams has partnered with P&G and Transmed to offer complimentary mammogram vouchers at Zulekha Hospitals. Shoppers purchasing any P&G product can present their receipt at the cashier to collect a voucher. Online customers can participate too, with a physical voucher delivered with their qualifying grocery order.
The vouchers remain redeemable until the end of November 2026, giving eligible women time to arrange an appointment after October ends.
Qualifying purchases until 31 October. Screening is subject to eligibility and voucher terms.
