Newcomer Eugene Eugene is located at the Mall of the Emirates, which, TBF, is a location I rarely seek out, as it’s not my favorite mall (and full disclosure, I wouldn’t say I really like visiting any of the Dubai malls these days). However, an invitation from the Rikas Group — Tagomago, Gohan, Mimi Kakushi — is usually enough to get me out of the house. I do almost no research before making my way over for a Saturday lunch; however, sometimes, it’s better to go in ‘fresh’ to a meal than to memorize everything on the menu. Upon arrival, one of my immediate highlights is being able to valet park at the Kempinski, mainly as I would do anything in the world to avoid parking at MOE. This is a unique USP because should you want to have a meal (and a drink) and do some shopping, you wouldn't have to worry about parking. Dubai life hacks, I am here for them.
Once in the Kempinski lobby (in dire need of a refresh, if I’m being honest), I head up to the second floor where Eugene Eugene is locat…
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