October has officially turned pink across the UAE, and this year, you can support breast cancer awareness while enjoying everything from Italian brunches and Japanese desserts to pink mocktails and limited-edition treats.
Restaurants and dining destinations across Dubai and Abu Dhabi are joining Breast Cancer Awareness Month with special menus and promotions, with portions of selected sales going towards cancer research and community initiatives. So, if you’re looking for a reason to book that brunch, try a new dessert, or simply enjoy a meal with a little more meaning, these Pinktober deals are worth knowing about.
And while you’re at it, why not make October the month you finally book a health check too? Pink Caravan 2026 is offering free breast cancer screenings, talks and community events across the UAE.
1. Vivaldi
Pinktober is taking over Saturday brunch at Vivaldi, where guests can enjoy an Italian buffet accompanied by live entertainment on 3 and 10 October.
There’s also a free Pinktober Wellness Talk on 16 October, giving guests the chance to hear from a medical expert while enjoying light bites and refreshments.
- When: Saturday, 3 & 10 October, 1pm–4pm
- Wellness Talk: 16 October, 11am–3pm
- Offer: Italian brunch buffet with live singer; free wellness talk
- Price: AED 255 with soft beverages | AED 375 with house beverages | AED 125 for children aged 6–12
- Where: Vivaldi, Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers
- Booking: +971 4 207 1717 or Vivaldi Dubai
2. Ladurée UAE x Sorbé
If you prefer your Pinktober with a side of Parisian elegance, Ladurée UAE has teamed up with Sorbé for a limited-edition collection inspired by rose and lychee.
Available across Ladurée outlets in the UAE from 1 October, the collection includes macarons, sorbet, pâtisseries and a collagen-infused slushie made with fresh fruit and no added sugar.
- When: From 1 October 2026
- Highlights: Rose Lychee Macaron, Rose & Lychee Sorbet, collagen slushie and limited-edition macaron boxes
- Prices: Sorbet AED 45 | Pâtisseries AED 39 each | Slushie AED 49
- Macaron boxes: From AED 253
- Where: Ladurée outlets across the UAE
- Booking: +971 4 323 2782 or Ladurée UAE
3. Signor Sassi
Over at Signor Sassi, Pinktober comes with a distinctly Italian twist. Throughout October, guests can order the Strawberry Tiramisu, with AED 30 from every dessert going towards the Al Jalila Foundation.
If brunch is more your thing, the Saturday Evviva Brunch will also contribute AED 5 per guest to the cause.
- When: Throughout October
- Offer: AED 30 donated per Strawberry Tiramisu | AED 5 donated per Evviva Brunch guest
- Where: St. Regis Gardens, Palm Jumeirah
- Booking: +971 4 278 4848 or Signor Sassi Dubai
4. HANU
Fancy ending your meal with something a little more unusual? HANU is serving YEONKKOT, a lotus blossom-inspired dessert created especially for Pinktober.
For every dessert sold, AED 30 will be donated towards breast cancer research.
- When: Throughout October
- Offer: AED 30 donated per YEONKKOT dessert
- Where: St. Regis Gardens, Palm Jumeirah
- Booking: +971 4 278 4855 or HANU
5. ANA Restaurant
At ANA Emirati Fusion, Pinktober gets a fragrance-inspired twist. The restaurant has teamed up with Hind Al Oud on a limited-edition dessert inspired by the Deep Ahojas fragrance.
Priced at AED 47, the dessert also comes with a complimentary fragrance sample.
- When: From 20 September
- Offer: Limited-edition dessert with complimentary Deep Ahojas fragrance sample
- Price: AED 47
- Where: The Dubai Mall, First Floor
- Booking: +971 4 261 1415 or ANA Restaurant
6. Mott 32 Dubai
For something savoury, head up to Mott 32 Dubai, where the restaurant is putting a pink spin on one of its dishes.
The Spicy Pink Duck Gyoza is available throughout October, with AED 30 from every portion donated. Saturday’s Brunch No. 32 will also contribute AED 5 per package sold.
- When: Throughout October
- Brunch: Saturdays
- Offer: AED 30 donated from every Pink Duck Gyoza | AED 5 from each Brunch No. 32 package
- Where: 73rd floor, Address Beach Resort, JBR
- Booking: +971 4 278 4832 or Mott 32 Dubai
7. SUSHISAMBA Dubai
If sky-high dining is more your style, SUSHISAMBA Dubai is joining Pinktober with a selection of limited-edition creations.
The Samba Rosa dessert and Matcha Momo Mocktail each contribute AED 30, while the Saturday Rio Brunch contributes another AED 5 per booking.
There’s also a complimentary Estée Lauder gift with the dessert while stocks last.
- When: Throughout October
- Offer: AED 30 donated per Samba Rosa dessert and Matcha Momo Mocktail
- Rio Brunch: AED 5 donated per booking
- Bonus: Estée Lauder gift with dessert, while stocks last
- Where: 51st floor, The Palm Tower
- Booking: +971 4 278 4888 or SUSHISAMBA Dubai
8. Carine by Chef Izu Ani
At carine, the focus is less about a particular dish and more about creating a meal with a purpose.
The restaurant’s “Together for More” initiative lets diners reserve a dedicated table for AED 100 during breakfast, lunch or dinner, with 100% of the proceeds going towards the Al Jalila Foundation’s cancer research efforts.
- When: October and November
- Offer: Dedicated Together for More table
- Price: AED 100 per table
- Donation: 100% of proceeds
- Where: Emirates Golf Club
- Booking: +971 4 417 9885 or carine
9. SUSHISAMBA Abu Dhabi
Dubai isn’t having all the fun. Over in the capital, SUSHISAMBA Abu Dhabi is also marking Pinktober with a collection of limited-edition dishes and drinks.
Guests can choose from a special dessert, pink mocktail or Taste of Samba menu, with donations supporting the Emirates Cancer Society.
- When: Throughout October
- Offer: AED 30 donated from the dessert and mocktail | AED 5 from Taste of Samba
- Bonus: Complimentary Estée Lauder gift with dessert, while stocks last
- Where: Podium 1, Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
- Booking: +971 2 811 5882 or SUSHISAMBA Abu Dhabi
10. L’Amo Bistro del Mare
For one final seaside-inspired option, L’Amo Bistro del Mare is bringing a little Italian flavour to the Pinktober campaign.
Its Zuppetta di fragole dessert comes with AED 30 donated to the Al Jalila Foundation, along with a La Mer gift from Estée Lauder while stocks last. Sunday’s Brunch al Porto also contributes AED 5 per package sold.
- When: Throughout October
- Brunch: Sundays
- Offer: AED 30 donated per Zuppetta di fragole | AED 5 donated per Brunch al Porto package
- Bonus: La Mer gift with dessert, while stocks last
- Where: Dubai Harbour
- Booking: +971 4 278 4800 or L’Amo Bistro del Mare
Make Your October Meal Mean A Little More
From pink desserts and mocktails to brunches and dedicated charity tables, these Pinktober campaigns offer plenty of ways to support breast cancer awareness while enjoying some of the UAE’s dining scene.
And remember, awareness isn’t just about wearing pink or ordering a limited-edition dessert. Early detection and regular screening can play an important role in breast cancer care. So alongside making that reservation, consider making time for yourself and getting the appropriate health checks too.
This October, your next meal could be more than just a meal it could help support a cause that matters.
