Cafés · Our pick in Dubai

Middle Child

Bistro and deli·Al Quoz

Bib Gourmand

About Middle Child

Middle Child is in Warehouse 13A, Alserkal Avenue. The MICHELIN Guide gave it a Bib Gourmand in 2026, describing generous Italian dishes in a relaxed bistro and deli where you can browse cookbooks as well as the menu.

Why it's on our list

  • Bib Gourmand (new in 2026)
  • In Alserkal Avenue

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Middle Child before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Middle Child are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Nearest stations

  1. GarminRed Line1.6 km19 min walk
  2. EquitiRed Line2.5 km31 min walk
  3. Mall of the EmiratesRed Line3.4 km43 min walk

Key sights

  1. Kite Beach3.0 kmWalk 38 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 11 min
  2. Madinat Jumeirah4.1 kmCycle 16 minCar or taxi 13 min
  3. Burj Khalifa7.8 kmCycle 31 minCar or taxi 21 min
  4. The Dubai Fountain7.9 kmCycle 32 minCar or taxi 21 min
  5. The Dubai Mall8.2 kmCycle 33 minCar or taxi 21 min
  6. Dubai Marina Walk10 kmCycle 40 minCar or taxi 25 min
  7. Atlantis The Palm11 kmCycle 43 minCar or taxi 27 min
  8. Abra across the Creek15 kmCar or taxi 36 min
  9. Al Fahidi (Old Dubai)16 kmCar or taxi 36 min
  10. Dubai International (DXB)18 kmCar or taxi 41 min

Main railway stations

  1. Etihad Rail: Dubai Station15 kmCar or taxi 35 min

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