Free UAE Screenings And Pinktober Ways To Support This October

It’s the Autumn season, it’s starting to rain & it’s October. It also means the UAE is turning pink once again, all in the name of breast cancer awareness. Every year, local hospitals, community initiatives, and wellness centres roll out free or discounted screenings to help women (and men too!) take charge of their health.

This article brings you two ways to get involved this Pink October: First, a guide on where you can go for free breast cancer screenings across the UAE. And second, ways you can show support through events, purchases, and community initiatives.

But first things first, if you haven’t done your annual check, here are the places offering free examinations this month

1. Pink Caravan / Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP)

Pink Caravan is back with its signature mobile and mini clinics across the UAE, offering free clinical breast examinations, mammograms, and ultrasounds. You’ll find their pink units popping up all around you, including Al Majaz Waterfront (Sharjah), City Walk (Dubai), Mushrif Mall (Abu Dhabi), and Lulu Mall Fujairah. Check the FOCP or Pink Caravan social media pages for the full schedule — they’re on the move all month long.

 

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2. Burjeel Holdings’s Mammogram Truck

The Pink Burjeel truck is rolling through Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, bringing complimentary mammogram screenings and awareness sessions to communities and workplaces. You can spot it at Deerfields Mall, Umm Al Emarat Park, and Al Hudayriat Island. Keep an eye on Burjeel’s social media to know when it’ll be near you. More info here!

 

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3. JTS Medical Centre

Throughout October, JTS Medical Centre is offering free clinical breast exams and consultations with a gynaecologist. It’s appointment-based, so make sure to call ahead to book your slot.

Now, let’s get into ways to support & take part in spreading awareness

Getting screened is one part of the journey; the other is showing support. Across Dubai, restaurants, brands, and local initiatives are coming together to make giving back easy, meaningful, and even delicious.

1. A Table With Heart at carine, Emirates Golf Club

This October and November, carine, the beloved French-Mediterranean restaurant by Chef Izu Ani, is giving diners the chance to turn their meal into a meaningful act of kindness. Under its new campaign “A Table With Heart”, guests can reserve one of two special tables per day for just AED 100, and 100% of that amount goes directly to the Al Jalila Foundation to fund life-saving cancer research.

When: 1 Oct – 30 Nov 2025
Price: AED 100 per table (fully donated)
Reservations: +971 4 417 9885 or dubaigolf.com/carine

 

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2. Activate x Pink October at City Centre Mirdif

This October, Activate is teaming up with lululemon, FitnGlam, and Medcare Medical Centre for a month packed with fun, fitness, and feel-good energy, all in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

  1. Ladies-Only Nights: On October 9 and 23, Activate will open exclusively for women from 6pm to 9pm, bringing back its sell-out ladies-only sessions. Enjoy the world’s first active gaming experience across 9 game rooms and 100+ levels.
  2. Pilates x Play: In partnership with FitnGlam and lululemon, join limited mat pilates sessions inside Activate’s interactive Mega Grid. Each event includes a 50-minute pilates class followed by a 60-minute gaming session, all for AED 150.

Guests will also receive FREE consultation vouchers with gynaecologists and dermatologists, plus discounted mammograms and ultrasounds from Medcare Medical Centre, City Centre Mirdif!

3. Pinktober beauty perks at Le Posh Salon

Le Posh Salon is celebrating strength, beauty, and awareness all month long with special Pinktober offers that give back in spirit and support.

  1. 40% OFF on all pink nail polish shades
  2. 60% OFF on all services for cancer survivors

Because sometimes, a little self-care can go a long way!

For reservations and more info call: +971 50 445 2985 or (02) 666 5424

When: valid throughout October
Where: Le Posh Saloon, Abu Dhabi

4. Canvas of Courage at Renaissance Business Bay

Renaissance Business Bay is marking Pinktober with Canvas of Courage, an inspiring lobby art exhibition that honours breast cancer warriors through creativity and storytelling. This month, the hotel will transform its lobby into a powerful space for reflection, hope, and awareness, featuring works from local and international artists, including survivors who have expressed their journeys through art.

The exhibition officially opens on 16 October at 6:30 PM, with 30% of artwork sales donated to the Al Jalila Foundation to support research and treatment. It’s a moving way to spend an evening and a meaningful opportunity to support the cause through art and community.

Opening Night: 16 October 2025 — 6:30 PM
Exhibition Dates: 17–31 October 2025
Venue: The Lobby, Renaissance Business Bay Hotel, Dubai

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