a tiny trading port一个小小的贸易港口

　　For two centuries,Dubai was not much more than a tiny trading port on the banks of Dubai Creek.过去两个世纪以来，迪拜只不过是迪拜河沿岸的一个小小的贸易港口。

　　in less than a single generation 在不到一代人的时间里

　　But in less than a single generation,the city has become a destination once relegated to the imaginings of science fiction writers.但在不到一代人的时间里，这座城市便成为在科幻小说中才会出现的奇幻胜地。

　　defies its extreme environment 不顾极端环境

　　A place that defies its extreme environment, and redefines everything we think we know about cities.一个不顾极端环境的地方，重新定义了我们所知道的关于城市的一切

　　 tour the beautiful interiors 参观美丽的内部

　　Step through the veil of Islam at the Jumeirah Mosque,where non-Muslim visitors are invited to tour the beautiful interiors, and take part in lively question and answer sessions.

　　走访朱美拉清真寺，揭开伊斯兰文化的面纱，在那里，非穆斯林游客被邀请参观美丽的内部，并参加生动的问答环节。

　　 experience local customs 体验当地的风俗

　　Here you'll experience local customs, Bedouin hospitality and enjoy home-cooked Emirati food.在这里你将体验当地的风俗，贝都因人的好客和享受自制的阿联酋食物。

　　souk/suːk/ （阿拉伯国家的）露天市场

　　To explore the souks of the 21st century, head to Dubai Mall, home to a staggering 1200 stores.想逛逛时髦的现代市集，去迪拜购物中心，那里有1200家商店。

　　Dubai Aquarium 迪拜水族馆

　　Underwater Zoo 水下动物园

　　But by far the mall's biggest attraction is the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo.但到目前为止，购物中心最大的吸引力是迪拜水族馆和水下动物园。

　　enormous rays and sharks 巨大的鳐鱼和鲨鱼

　　Take a walk through a watery world, filled with over thirty thousand creatures from the deep, including enormous rays and sharks.在海底世界漫步，拜访馆内超过三万种的海洋生物，包括巨大的鳐鱼和鲨鱼。

　　echo the traditional wooden vessels of the Gulf 仿效波斯湾的传统木船

　　Or sail into a sea of luxury at Burj Al Arab, a seven star hotel, whose graceful curves echo the traditional wooden vessels of the Gulf.或是在阿拉伯塔享受奢华海上生活， 这座七星级饭店的高雅曲线造型，是仿效波斯湾的传统木船。

　　enjoy the luxurious amenities使用豪华设施

　　When temperatures climb, head to one of the city's public beaches, like Mamzar Beach Park,or for a small fee, enjoy the luxurious amenities at one of the many private hotel beaches.当气温上升时，前往城市的公共海滩，如马扎海滩公园，或是花一小笔钱，就可以在私人饭店的海滩上使用豪华设施。

　　splash out on over thirty rides 在超过30个游乐设施狂欢戏水

　　themed around Arabian folk tales 以阿拉伯民间故事为主题

　　Take the family to Wild Wadi World, and splash out on over thirty rides, themed around Arabian folk tales.带着全家大小到疯狂维迪水上乐园，在超过30个游乐设施狂欢戏水，每个设施都是以阿拉伯民间故事为主题。

　　marine creatures 海洋生物

　　Then discover even more marine creatures, at the Lost Chambers Aquarium.然后到失落空间水族馆，认识更多海洋生物。

　　 take the chairlift to the top of the indoor mountain at Ski Dubai 搭乘缆车到迪拜滑雪场的室内山顶

　　But if you really want to cool down, take the chairlift to the top of the indoor mountain at Ski Dubai.如果你真的想要好好消暑，搭乘缆车到迪拜滑雪场的室内山顶。

　　ski runs 滑雪道

　　This ski resort in the desert, features five ski runs, including the world's first indoor black diamond slope.这座沙漠中的滑雪度假中心设有五个滑雪道，包括世界第一个黑钻石等级的室内滑坡。

　　troupe of snow penguins 一群企鹅

　　Ski Dubai is even home to troupe of snow penguins, which come out to play several times a day.迪拜滑雪场还养了一群企鹅，一天中会有几个时段出来和游客玩耍。

　　try a little sand boarding 试试滑沙运动

　　Once you've perfected your turns of the snow, why not try a little sand boarding.做完了所有雪上活动之后，何不试试滑沙运动。

　　take a camel trek骑乘骆驼翻越沙丘

　　gaze out at the endless expanse of sands 眺望无边无际的辽阔沙漠

　　Take a camel trek, meet the wildlife, or just gaze out at the endless expanse of sands.骑乘骆驼翻越沙丘，见见野生动物， 或是眺望无边无际的辽阔沙漠。

　　hear your own heart beat 听见自己的心跳声

　　This is a place so quiet, you can hear your own heart beat.周围渺无声息，你可以听见自己的心跳声。

　　truly appreciate how miraculous Dubai is 真正领略迪拜是个何等神奇的城市

　　It's when you're out here, only an hour from the world's tallest building,that you'll truly appreciate how miraculous Dubai is.只有当你站在这片沙漠，距离全球最高的建筑不过一小时的路程，你才能真正领略迪拜是个何等神奇的城市。

　　inhospitable landscape 不适宜居住的地方

　　That in one of the world's most inhospitable landscapes, one of the world's most hospitable destinations can flourish.在这个世界上最不适宜居住的地方之一，这个世界上最适宜居住的目的地之一可以蓬勃发展。