Millennium Place Barsha Heights Hotel Partners with Al Jalila Foundation in Support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Dubai, 11^thOctober 2021: Celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Millennium Place Barsha Heights Hotel takes initiative to spread awareness of the disease among women in Dubai.

Held in partnership with the non-profit healthcare organisation, Al Jalila Foundation, Millennium Place Barsha Heights Hotel commences activities from this week with a donation to the organisation along with lighting the building in pink throughout the month, offering free mammograms for all employees, and a free workshop for the public by two exceptional speakers.

On 16^thOctober from 4:30 PM 6:30 PM, the hotel's Twenty9 Cafe and Lounge will host a free-of-charge workshop to help recognise the importance of protecting one's health and using appropriate measures to overcome the disease. Speaking to the guests will be Dr. Shilpa Dudhani from The Canadian Specialist Hospital, who specialises in General Practice and Gehan Taha who is a cancer survivor. Both, Dr. Dudhani and Gehan are eager to share their knowledge and experience to help educate others on the importance of timely screenings to increase early detection of the disease. Post-workshop, guests can discuss their thoughts and meet other women over a complimentary afternoon tea experience that serves a selection of scrumptious canapes, along with some delicious hot and cool beverages.

Additionally, with one in every eight women developing breast cancer over the course of her lifetime, the four-star hotel will also operate free mammogram sessions to screen tests for breast cancer for the staff at Millennium Place Barsha Heights Hotel.

Glenn Nobbs, General Manager of Millennium Place Barsha Heights Hotelsays,"It is important to us to take part and support a mission that aims to help the people within our community. For the Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we want to open our doors to women without any cost so that we can offer individuals a better understanding of breast cancer and how to avoid risks at earlier stages. As a hotel, we place importance on promoting a healthy lifestyle and we pride ourselves in being able to provide our venues as a platform to increase awareness on the importance of health and wellness in the city."

Dr Abdulkareem Al Olama, Chief Executive Officer of Al Jalila Foundationsays,"Breast cancer remains one of the most serious health challenges affecting women globally and our only hope to improve survival rates is to invest in medical research to improve the diagnosis and treatment of the disease. Breast Cancer Awareness Month has been championed in the UAE for over 20 years with the pink ribbon standing as a strong symbol of hope. Every year during October our #PINKtober campaign, in partnership with Brest Friends, receives overwhelming support from schools, corporates, retailers, sports clubs and community-led organisations to help raise awareness and funds for breast cancer treatment and research in the UAE. #PINKtober events have the power to bring communities together to champion important causes and we are proud of our partners extraordinary efforts to make a difference to the lives of women affected by breast cancer."

Taking place annually every October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month aims to raise awareness across the world, helping to increase knowledge of the disease, inform of its early detection signs, and educate people about the treatment and best care for the disease.

Interested participants can reserve their seats at the workshop and afternoon tea experience by emailingrestaurants.mpbh@millenniumhotels.comor calling +971586060831.

What: Breast Cancer Awareness Workshop by Dr. Shilpa Dudhani, from The Canadian Specialist Hospital and breast cancer survivor, Gehan Taha

Where: Twenty9 Caf and Lounge, Millennium Place Barsha Heights Hotel

When: Saturday, 16^thOctober 2021

Price: Free of cost

Booking: Guests are required to book in advance by emailing restaurants.mpbh@millenniumhotels.com or WhatsApp or call +971586060831

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About Millennium Place Barsha Heights Hotel

Millennium Place Barsha Heights is the second property to operate under the Millennium Place brand delivering on the brand promise for the guests to Find your happy place. The team consistently aims to put a smile on every guest offering an incomparable journey that provides genuine service to all. Ccombining comfort with leisure, everybody will feel welcomed and comfortable during their happiness journey at the hotel.

Located on 1^stAl Khail street in Barsha Heights, one of Dubais most connected, vibrant and urban communities, the property is very easily connected to Sheikh Zayed Road, Hessa Street and is in close proximity to the Expo 2020 site, Dubai South, and key business districts of Media and Internet Cities as well as Knowledge Village and Jebel Ali. The hotel is 10 minutes drive from Mall of The Emirates, 7 km from Dubai Marina, and within 2 km of Emirates Golf Club.

Millennium Place Barsha Heights features two all-day dining outlets with live cooking in M1; Level Social the lobby caf with a communal working area; 24-hr Room service; flexible meeting spaces, Twenty9 the lounge caf on the 29^thfloor and will soon open an Arabesque specialty restaurant, and ladys salon.

The 4-star lifestyle hotel apartment complex features 915-rooms, suites and serviced apartments that are designed to deliver a unique guest experience reflecting the hotels unique position. The Hotels one-bedroom suites have spacious bedrooms, separate living and dining areas, two full bathrooms (the ensuite with a freestanding tub) and a walk-in shower that comes with elegant style, providing more space and comfort.

All rooms, suites and apartments have walk-in rain showers, with many rooms providing stunning views towards the Palm Jumeirah Island, Marina / JLT skyline. Leisure facilities include a gym and 2 Spa treatment rooms on the 29^thfloor, an outdoor pool terrace with two adult and two childrens pools, a colourful and fun Kids Club and a Travel Desk.

The rooms and serviced apartments provide high-speed Wi-Fi connection, USB charging, IPTV system with a 43-inch TV connectivity for Bluetooth and HDMI for premium audiovisual quality and unique entertainment experience. The iron and ironing board, tea and coffee making facilities, and personal in-room safe box complete the rooms essentials while the serviced apartments also have their own fully equipped kitchenette and washing machines. The hotel also provides free shuttle service to the beach and key shopping malls in Dubai.