BREAST CANCER AWARENESS EVENTS
Support of the cause Pinktober with these Dubai and food wellness events
PINK BRUNCH AT TORO TORO
Toro Toro is hosting a special Pink Brunch in support of Al Jalila Foundation’s Brest Friends programme. The one off brunch will aid in raising funds during breast cancer awareness month. Indulge in South American favourites and insta- worthy pink beverages. Dh 50 per paying adult will be donated to Al Jalila Brest Friends programme, which provides essential support to patients and survivors. Location: Grosvenor House, Dubai Marina. Cost: Dh 350 including soft beverages, Dh450 including a selection of house beverages. When: Friday, from 1pmto 4pm.
PINK BRUNCH AT MAYA
In partnership with Al Jalila Foundation’s Brest Friends programme, the Mas Mas Maya Pink Brunch is inviting Dubai residents to experience Mexican cuisine and beverages on Friday. Share sizzling fajitas, tacos, lobster, steak and more.
Location: Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort& Spa.
Cost: Dh 350 including soft beverages, Dh 450 including a selection of house beverages.
When: Friday, from 1.30 pm to 4.30pm.
SPECIAL SET MENU DINNER AT IND EGO BY VINE ET
On Saturday, Indego by Vineet will be supporting Al Jalila Foundation’ s B rest Friends programme by donating proceeds fromtheir special set menu dinner. Try out a selection of Chef Vineet’s all- time culinary favourites.
Location: Grosvenor House Dubai. Cost: Dh415 for the special tasting menu, Dh595 including a selection of house beverages. When: Saturday, from 7 pm to 12am .
COUQLEY FRENCH BISTRO &BAR OFFERS A LIMITED EDITION DESSERT
Couqley has created a special # PINKtober dessert to spread awareness about breast cancer. The sweet treat is a dome- shaped raspberry- yoghurtmousse on crushed lotus biscuit dessert. All proceeds of the Dh52 dessert will be donated to Al Jalila Foundation. It will be available for dine- in through the month of October.
Location: JLT, Cluster A. Cost: Dh52 per plate.
When: Daily from 12pm to 1am throughout October
PALM SUGAR BRUNCH PINK BRUNCH
Located at one of the most Ins tag ram mable poolside venues on the Palm, brunchers can choose from a mix of live food stations, including gourmet bites, tacos and sliders. For every brunch purchased on Friday, the hotel will donate Dh 50 to the # pinktober campaign in partnership with Al Jalila Foundation.
Location: Palm Jumeirah, W Dubai– The Palm. Cost: Dh345 for in- house guests, Dh395 for regular guests When: Friday, from 1pm to 5pm
BREAST CANCER YOGA AND HEALTH EDUCATION CLASS
As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, DIFC and wellness studio Inspire are joining forces to host breast health education and curated yoga classes to empower women to take control of their health by educating them about their bodyand steps to take to help reduce breast cancer riskon October28 at 5pm, in outdoor area Zone B of Gate Avenue, DIFC. Joining the programme will be certified family physician and functional medicine practitioner, Dr Basmah Al Rowaily, to talk about common household carcinogens and Tina Choueiri Chagoury, a licensed clinical dietician, health behaviour educator and, a breast cancer survivor herself, will be sharing her personal journey— from diagnosis to recovery.
Location: Outdoor area, Zone Bin Gate Avenue.
Cost: Free with registration.
When: Wednesday, at 5pm.
A LOFT CITY CENTER DE IRA WELLNESS DAY
Celebrations for Pinktober include a special wellness day on Friday. Highlights will include hatha yoga sessions for adults and kids. The sessions will be streamed online via Zoom. All proceeds will be donated to the Al Jalila # pinktober campaign. Location: A loft City Center Deira. Cost: Dh 50 per person. When: Adult hatha yoga session from 8.30 to 9.30am and 10am to 11am and kids’ hatha yoga session timing from 11.20amto 12pm.
BRUNCH& CAKE PINK CAR ROT CAKE
Brunch and Cake have earned their place among top Dubai restaurants with its pretty interiors and picture perfect food. This month, their carrot cake goes pinkand all proceeds go to Brest Friends and Al Jalila Foundation.
Location: Wasl 51, Al Wasl Road. Cost: Dh 39 per slice. When: Available daily from 10 am to 10 pm throughout October.
PINKTOBER ACAI BERRY CONES
The acai berry is known to have multiple health benefits. In honour of Breast Cancer Awareness month, all proceeds from acai cones sold at The Dubai Mall outlet until tomorrow will be donated to the Pink Caravan Charity.
Location: Dubai Mall.
Cost: Dh14 per cone.
When: Sunday to Wednesday from 10am to 12am, Thursday to Saturday from 10 am to 1am.
PINK AFTERNOON TEA AT FARINE
Enjoy pink treats at this special breast cancerawareness themed afternoon tea at La Far in eat the J WM ar riot Marquis. The afternoon tea starts with a tea Sommelier, followed by warms and wiches and decorated pastries and cakes.
Location: JW Marriot Marquis, Business Bay, Dubai.
Cost: Dh195 per couple.
When: Available daily through October, from 1pm to 6pm.