{"id":26417,"date":"2026-09-02T13:19:59","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T13:19:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/?p=26417"},"modified":"2026-09-02T13:19:59","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T13:19:59","slug":"top-art-events-of-the-month-september-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/top-art-events-of-the-month-september-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Art Events of the Month September 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Top Spots Dubai highlights the best exhibitions and cultural experiences to explore in Dubai this September 2026. From contemporary art exhibitions and immersive installations to interactive showcases and creative events, the city offers a diverse calendar for art and culture enthusiasts. This curated guide brings together the standout galleries, cultural attractions, and must-see exhibitions happening across Dubai throughout the month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ishara Art Foundation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1350\" height=\"759\" src=\"https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-5400292-edited.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-5400292-edited.jpeg 1350w, https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-5400292-edited-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-5400292-edited-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-5400292-edited-768x432.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe Sky Held It, The Earth Remembered\u201d by Shahana Rajani, Rohini Devasher and Sarker Protick<br>11th September until 15th December 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Location: Warehouse 3, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leila Heller Gallery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-3446731-edited-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-3446731-edited-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-3446731-edited-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-3446731-edited-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-3446731-edited-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-3446731-edited-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-3446731-edited-2048x1152.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBlue Note\u201d by Sultan Bin Fahad<br>12th May until 13th September 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cTo Live Boldly, To Love Wildly\u201d by Shan Castelino<br>8th August until 13th September 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBetween Memory and Imagination\u201d by Summer Group Show<br>10th July until 13th September 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe Wild Within\u201d by Ryan Koopmans and Alice Wexell<br>10th September until 22nd October 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Location: Unit 87, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jameel Arts Centre<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/GPS_Banner_JAC-560x400-1-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26424\" style=\"width:800px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/GPS_Banner_JAC-560x400-1-edited.jpg 560w, https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/GPS_Banner_JAC-560x400-1-edited-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cGlobal Positioning\u201d by Lucas Morin and Indranjan Banerjee<br>9th May until 4th October 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Location: Jaddaf Waterfront<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Carbon 12 Gallery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-1391902-edited-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-1391902-edited-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-1391902-edited-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-1391902-edited-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-1391902-edited-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-1391902-edited-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-1391902-edited-2048x1152.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe Two Walks\u201d by Judy Karkour \u00a0<br>4th June until 5th September 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMay The Tree No Longer Burn When I Wake\u201d by Amir Khojasteh<br>23rd September until 5th November<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Location: Unit 37, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Volery Gallery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-7601756-edited.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-7601756-edited.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-7601756-edited-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-7601756-edited-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-7601756-edited-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-7601756-edited-1536x864.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cFloating\u201d by Aaron Johnson<br>11th June until 10th September 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Location: Maze Tower, DIFC<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Efie Gallery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1415\" height=\"796\" src=\"https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-5081904-edited.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-5081904-edited.jpeg 1415w, https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-5081904-edited-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-5081904-edited-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-5081904-edited-768x432.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1415px) 100vw, 1415px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIn Abstracto, In Concreto: On Memory and Presence\u201d by Brice Ars\u00e8ne Yonkeu<br>16th May until 17th September 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe Difference is the Same\u201d by Sojourner<br>23rd September until 13th November 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Location: Warehouse 61, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">XVA Gallery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-6180084-edited-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-6180084-edited-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-6180084-edited-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-6180084-edited-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-6180084-edited-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-6180084-edited-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-6180084-edited-2048x1152.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSummer Show: Oblivion\u201d by Halim Al Karim, Basem Al Sayer, Jane Beveridge, Debjani Bhardwaj, Ala Dehghan, Nada Debs, Noel Duigan, Brian Gonzales, Mahmoud Hamadani, Halona Hilbertz, Sehr Karim, Charlie Koolhaas, Behdad Lahooti, Colleen Quigley, Mukesh Shah, Yoshihiko Tsusumi, and Morteza Zahedi<br>28th July until 15th October 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Location: Al Fahidi Neighborhood<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dom Art Projects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-3594426-edited.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-3594426-edited.jpeg 1440w, https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-3594426-edited-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-3594426-edited-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-3594426-edited-768x432.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cTime That Grows Slowly\u201d by Alexander Burenkov<br>13th May until 20th September 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cEvery Moment is a Fresh Beginning\u201d by Petr Kirusha<br>13th May until 20th September 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Location: Warehouse 40, Al Quoz<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rarares Gallery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-5197562-edited.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-5197562-edited.jpeg 1440w, https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-5197562-edited-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-5197562-edited-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-5197562-edited-768x432.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cUnder The Ghaf Tree Where Everything Belongs\u201d by Fatma Lootah<br>11th May until 10th September 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Location: Gate Avenue, DIFC<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Perrotin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1013\" src=\"https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/13046_v_1784732138-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/13046_v_1784732138-edited.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/13046_v_1784732138-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/13046_v_1784732138-edited-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/13046_v_1784732138-edited-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/13046_v_1784732138-edited-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSummer Group Show\u201d by Monira Al Qadiri, Jean-Marie Appriou, Genesis Belanger, Jean-Philippe Delhomme, Mathilde Denize, Laurent Grasso, Thilo Heinzmann, Izumi Kato, Bharti Kher, Farhad Moshiri, Paola Pivi, Sigrid Sandstr\u00f6m, and Hugo Toro.<br>12th June until 25th September 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSolo Show\u201d by Pieter Vermeersch<br>30th September until 22nd November 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Location: Gate Avenue, DIFC<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gallery Isabelle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/4_jun_2026_hr-66-edited.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/4_jun_2026_hr-66-edited.webp 850w, https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/4_jun_2026_hr-66-edited-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/topspotsdubai.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/4_jun_2026_hr-66-edited-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIn Plain Sight\u201d by Alia Zaal<br>4th June until 15th September 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cScenes From The 90\u2019s\u201d by Mohammed Kazem<br>4th June until 15th September 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI Bloom Where You Hold Me\u201d by Tirdad Hashemi and Soufia Erfanian<br>23rd September until 4th November 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Location: Warehouse 17, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Top Spots Dubai highlights the best exhibitions and cultural experiences to explore in Dubai this September 2026. From contemporary art exhibitions and immersive installations to interactive showcases and creative events, the city offers a diverse calendar for art and culture enthusiasts. 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