This is our weekly guide on Pink activities to participate in across the UAE. Here are our top picks
1. Light ‘em Pink!
Various parks and attractions across the country are being decked up in pretty pink lights and colours in participation of the Pink Awareness month. In Abu Dhabi, Mother of the Nation (Umm Al Emarat) Park decorates its main attraction in pink for the entire month.
Location Umm Al Emarat, Al Mushrif, Abu Dhabi Cost Dh5 per person Timings 8am to 12am Dates Daily (pink-theme for October)
2. Pink is Punk by Ignite
On October 7, Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort will host the Ignite Pink Swim-Run event from the Pink is Punk campaign - to raise funds and support for The Al Jilal Foundation in aid of breast cancer awareness. You can still register for the event here
Location Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort, Dubai Cost Dh70 to Dh150 per person (varies based on age and event) Dh250 for teams Timing 6am onwards Dates Friday, October 6 Registration here (Breakfast not included – can be purchased) Contact +871 4 456 2482 Email info@ignite.ae
3. Pink treatments at Iridium Spa
Iridium Spa at St. Regis is ahead of the pink awareness race with two offers – a Pink Crystal facial treatment at 50 per cent off and a complimentary Pink File and Polish with any 60-minute treatment booked at the spa.
Location Iridium Spa, St. Regis Dubai Cost Pink Crystal facial Dh450 (Actual price Dh900) Dates October 1 to 30 Contact +971 4 435 5500
4. Pink’s in the ‘H’air
Add Dh25 to your bill at Marquee and get a pink feather artistically arranged into your hair using semi-permanent bonds. Sport the funky colour for the month of October and let your hair do the talking for breast cancer awareness. You can also get pink ribbons from the salon. All proceeds go to the Pink Caravan.
Location Eastern Mangroves Promenade, Al Markaziyah, Abu Dhabi Cost Dhs25 (for the pink hair arrangement) Contact +971 2 449 4044 Website www.marquee.ae
