This is the view of Palm Jumeirah from 500 meters above sea level.
在海拔500米的空中俯瞰棕榈岛。

Dubai is the largest city in the United Arab Emirates and has origins that date to the seventh century.
迪拜是阿联酋最大的城市，历史可追溯到公元七世纪。

Dubai is known for its plentiful attractions. The green below is Emirates Golf Club.
迪拜有很多吸引人的地方，图中绿色的部分便是酋长高尔夫球俱乐部。

The Emirates Golf Course is pretty much the only green space in Dubai.
这个高尔夫球场可能是迪拜仅有的一抹绿色之地。

This is the view across the street from the golf club.
在高尔夫俱乐部上方俯瞰迪拜的街道。

Dubai is also known for being a shopper's heaven. The Dubai Mall is the largest in the Middle East and features one of the largest aquariums in the world.
迪拜也是购物天堂。迪拜购物中心是中东地区最大的购物中心，并且拥有一座巨大的水族馆，该水族馆也是世界上最大的水族馆之一。

Dubai is ranked second after the United States as the most popular shopping destination, according to Dubai Tourism.
据迪拜旅游局称，迪拜是世界上仅次于美国的第二大购物天堂。

If you plan to stay awhile, be ready to shell out some cash. Rooms at the popular Burj al Arab start at $1,000 a night.
如果你想在迪拜住酒店，那么最好准备点现金。帆船酒店的房间起价每晚1000美元。

While in town, visit the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, at 2,716.5 feet tall.
在迪拜城里的时候，最好去看看迪拜塔，该塔高约828米，是世界上最高的建筑。

Dubai also has a vibrant night life and music scene. Performers such as Flo Rida and Snow Patrol have performed in Dubai City in the past few weeks.
迪拜也拥有丰富多彩的夜生活和音乐盛典。许多音乐人都在迪拜表演过，不久前，Flo Rida和SnowPatrol就来过这里。

This shot of Dubai reminds us of a scene from "The Jetsons."
这张照片让看起来是不是有点《摩登家族》的味道。

The Dubai Marina is the largest and the most exclusive yacht harbor in the world.
迪拜码头也是世界上最大的游艇停放港。

The United Emirate holds a leading position in gold jewelry manufacturing, and the price of gold is very low in Dubai, making it an excellent souvenir from your trip.
阿联酋的黄金首饰制造业在世界上处于领先地位，在迪拜，黄金价格很低，去旅游时，黄金首饰是不错的选择。

By the time construction is complete in 2027, Dubai will be home to the largest and most expensive airport in the world.
到2027年，迪拜将建成世界上规模最大、耗资最高的机场。

Dubai also threw its first film festival, the "Dubai International," as it tries to compete with London, Cannes, and Bollywood in the filmmaking business.
迪拜更是举办了第一届电影节——迪拜国际电影节。以此为契机，迪拜希望能与伦敦、戛纳和宝莱坞抗衡。

The average temperature is 95 degrees F in Dubai. Its warm weather and beaches have made Dubai a popular resort destination.
迪拜的平均气温在摄氏35度。温暖的气候和沙滩美景使迪拜成为旅游胜地。

But the beach isn't for everyone. If you're craving some white stuff, head to Ski Dubai, the first and largest indoor ski resort in the Middle East.
对于那些不喜欢沙滩的人们，如果你想滑雪，你也可以在迪拜找到地方，你可以去迪拜滑雪场，中东第一个，也是最大的一个室内滑雪场。

The Palm Jumeirah from 10,000 meters. It looks like a gigantic tree built off the coast of the Persian Gulf.
一万米高空俯瞰棕榈岛，它看起来像是波斯湾旁的一棵巨大的树。

It really does look like a palm tree.
是不是很像棕榈？

The Islands of the World is another artificial island group. Here it is from 10,000 meters above sea level.
一万米高空俯瞰迪拜的人造岛，他们组成的是世界地图的模样。

This is a spherical panorama of the World Islands.
这是迪拜人造岛的球形全景图。