Al Bustan Centre & Residence Hosts Zumba to Promote Breast Cancer Awareness

Press release

Published October 29th, 2019 - 09:15 GMT

During the event

Highlights

October is known as the Pink Month in a global effort to raise awareness on breast cancer. It is the most common cancer among women and the second most frequently diagnosed cancer all around the world. According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), in UAE alone 4707 new breast cancer cases were detected in 2018.

Al Bustan Centre & Residence, the popular hotel-apartment among tourists and businessmen in the heart of Dubai, recently hosted free zumba and yoga sessions for its employees to highlight the importance of early detection to effectively tackle the disease and to get timely treatment. Dubbed as “Fit and Fight Cancer” the event was spearheaded by our fitness instructor last 19th October 2019 at the Al Nahda Banquet Hall. This fun and purposeful fitness activity that coincides with Dubai Fitness Challenge was well supported by the staff members.

Moussa El Hayek, Chief Operating Officer of Al Bustan Centre and Residence, said, “It is a major concern that the number of breast cancer cases is increasing every year worldwide. Al Bustan Centre & Residence is driven to support the campaign on breast cancer awareness through our fitness programs. We believe that it is important to educate our staff members both male and female about breast cancer including prevention and treatment strategies.”

Al Bustan Centre & Residence is an advocate of healthy lifestyle and fitness. In the past months, various medical and wellness campaigns were organized to help the employees improve their lifestyles.

Background Information

Al Bustan Centre & Residence

Established in 1997, Al Bustan Centre and Residence has closely witnessed the rise of Dubai as a hub for tourists, and alongside played an eminent role in catering to its guests. It emerged as a favorite destination for tourists, especially the ones on business and carved a name for itself in the MICE Industry. The property earned its great reputation from its loyal customers and good market segments. The reason behind its success is its drive to stay up to date with time and the changing trends of its guests.