Top 5 things to do this weekend

1 Taste of Dubai Over 20 of the city's best restaurants in one place at credit-crunch prices – how can you resist? At Dubai Media City this weekend, ticket prices begin at Dh50. More information at tasteofdubai09.com

2 A tribute to Wilfred Thesiger The life and pictures of Arabia's greatest explorer make up an exhibition at Kinokuniya bookstore, Level 2, Dubai Mall. Everyday until April 30. Call: 04 205 2326

3 Bob Geldof Arguably Ireland's most famous export, the Boomtown Rats alumnus is back for his annual concert at the Irish Village tonight, in celebration of St Patrick's Day. Tickets from Dh100. Call: 04 210 8567

4 Rang Barse 2009 Dive in to Holi, the Indian festival of spring at Barracuda Beach Resort in Umm Al Quwain. From 11am to 5pm today, tickets begin from Dh50 and can be purchased from boxofficeme.com

5 Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Make the trip to Al Ain's Al Jahili Fort for this rare performance by the award-winning orchestra, under top conductor Zubin Mehta, pictured. Tickets from Dh50, details at aacf.ae