In Dubai
Roads Were Open/Roads Were Closed, an interdisciplinary exhibition with works by Fouad Elkhoury, Joana Hadjithomas, Khalil Joreige, Tarek Al Ghoussein and Laila Shawa at The Third Line Gallery. Exhibition runs until October 2.
Rock Archive Volume II, celebrating 10 years of rock photography, showcasing the very best from the 1960s throught to the modern day at Gallery One, The Walk, Jumeirah Beach Residence. Exhibition runs until October 15. More details at www.g-1.com
Beyond Words: Art from The Soul, an exhibition of contemporary paintings by Cynthia Reta Richards at Art Couture Gallery, Jumeirah Beach Residences. Exhibition runs until November 15. More details at www.artcoutureuae.com
Soffreh, an exhibition by Iranian artist Gita Meh at the Jam Jar, Shaikh Zayed Road. Exhibition continues until September 28. More details at www.thejamjardubai.com
To The Holy Lands, a photography exhibition featuring a rare collection of historical photographs of holy pilgrimage sites at Building 5, Dubai International Financial Centre. Exhibition runs until November 4.
Beyond Conventions an exhibition by Arabic artists at Elementa Gallery. More details at www.galleryelementa.com
Stories from the Boudoir, an exhibition by Iranian artist Nargess Hashemi at B21 Art Gallery, Al Quoz. Exhibition continues until October 9. More details at www.b21gallery.com
Summer Collection ‘08, a group photography exhibition showcasing a variety of Middle Eastern artists with a special highlight on Iranian artist Mahdi Fathi at Total Arts Gallery throughout September. Opening hours from 9am to 7pm except Fridays. More details at www.courtyard-uae.com
Uncovered an exhibition featuring 17 emerging artists at Basement gallery, Al Quoz 3. Exhibition runs until September 25. More details at www.basementdubai.com
In Sharjah
Ramadaniat Al Qasba 2008, a Ramadan programme for families adapting the Silk Road theme along with traditional lighting, delectable delicacies and competitions for all age groups at Al Qasba.
