Located in Alserkal Avenue, it will include a restaurant, a cookbook shop and a grocer.


If you’re a middle child, you’ll know all about Middle Child Syndrome. Chef Lynn Hazim has decided to own the phrase, and use it as a source of inspiration for her latest venture, Middle Child. Located in Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, the concept will include a restaurant, a cookbook shop and a grocer.

Lynn is a Beirut-born, Dubai-based foodie. She spent 10 years working for Google, and is now moving from tech to restaurants. She is behind the food blog, No Soup For You. With over 16,000 followers, Lynn shares her passion for food through captivating visuals and engaging narratives, offering a glimpse into her gastronomic adventures across Dubai and beyond. She recently shared an image on Instagram. The shot showed her in front of the hoarding, and the sketch outside shows what the space will look like inside. So far, it shows a long table, seats in a line and a kitchen at the back of the venue. 

Mohammed Orfali from the award-winning restaurant, Orfali Bros, is clearly a fan. The famous chef recently shared a story on Instagram championing the venue. The caption read: “From the first child to the middle child, 1,000 mabrouk! I can’t wait to see the restaurant in action”. 

Alserkal Avenue is a vibrant hub where culinary artistry meets cultural creativity. Bkry offers inventive pastries and speciality coffees in a minimalist setting. Kokoro introduces the UAE’s first hand roll bar, delivering fresh, made-to-order sushi in an intimate, counter-style experience. LILA Molino + Café brings authentic Mexican flavours to life with wood-fired dishes and house-made tortillas. Nightjar Coffee Roasters stands out with its FACT award-winning artisanal brews and a menu that caters to all-day dining in an industrial-chic atmosphere.

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