The developer Meydan has announced the launch of a new scheme known as Meydan One featuring a 711m-high tower, a huge new mall, the world’s largest indoor ski slope, a 25,000 sq metres indoor sports facility, the biggest dancing fountains in the world, a beach and a civic plaza capable of hosting up to 60,000 people. It is also to contain a 100-berth marina.

　　开发商梅丹集团宣布推出一个称为“梅丹一号”的新方案，包括一幢711米高的大楼，一个新的巨型商场，世界最大的室内滑雪道，25,000平米的室内体育设施，世界最大音乐喷泉，一个沙滩和一个可容纳多达60,000人的购物中心，以及一个100个泊位的码头。

　　And, a retractable roof.

　　此外还有可移动屋顶。

　　“In a city which never stops innovating, today’s announcement is significant for the future of Dubai and the UAE,” said the Meydan chairman Saeed Al Tayer.

　　梅丹董事长萨伊德-阿尔塔耶说：“在这个从未停止创新的城市里，今天的通告对迪拜和阿联酋的未来非常重要。”

　　The development has already been approved by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai. It was launched on Monday night at Meydan hotel.

　　这个开发项目已经得到了迪拜酋长兼副总统穆罕默德•本•拉希德的支持，于周一晚上在梅丹酒店公布。

　　The project is to have a total built up area of 5 million sq metres and be home to 78,300 residents. It is to contain a 5-star hotel with 350 keys, a conference centre, the world’s highest 360-degree observation deck (at 655m), the world’s highest sky restaurant at 675m, 885 apartments and a marina yacht club.

　　这个项目总建筑面积达500万平方米，可容纳78300人居住。它包括一个有350个房间的五星级酒店，一个会议中心，世界最高的360度观景台(655米高)，世界最高的空中餐厅(675米)，885间公寓和一个游艇俱乐部。

　　The mall is to have a 150m by 80m retractable roof that opens in the cooler winter months. It will be home to around 300 restaurants, cafes and kiosks as well as a range of retail outlets and nightlife venues. The ski slope is to be 1.2km long and at its base would be the Meydan Arena – an 8,000-capacity venue to host sporting events, concerts and shows.

　　购物商场将拥有一个150米x80米的可移动屋顶，它将在凉爽的冬天打开。还将容纳约300家餐厅、咖啡厅和售货亭，以及奥特莱斯和夜生活场馆。滑雪道长达1.2千米，下接梅丹运动场——该场馆可容纳8000人，能够举办体育赛事、音乐会和各种演出。

　　Outdoor space surrounding the arena is to contain football pitches, mountain biking, walking and running trails and a BMX park, while the 25,000 sq metres arena is to house an array of indoor sports.

　　这座25000平米的运动场将用于各种室内体育项目，它的外部则被足球场、山地自行车赛道、步道跑道、和一个越野自行车公园环绕。

　　The dancing fountains are to be more than 420m long, the beach 300m and there is to be a 9km-long boardwalk. A heritage village is also part of the plan.

　　音乐喷泉的长度超过420米，海滩长300米，此外还将建有一条9千米长的木板路。计划中还包括一个民俗村。

　　The first phase of the project, located between Meydan and Al Khail Road, is scheduled for completion before 2020. It is to include the tower, the mall, the civic plaza, the dancing water, a 4km canal and the marina.

　　一期项目位于梅丹和阿尔哈伊勒路之间，预计2020年前完工。它包括高楼、商场、购物中心、音乐喷泉、一条4千米的运河和码头。

　　Mr Al Tayer said: “We have committed to developing a multi-use destination which goes beyond expectations and will cater to every kind of person living and working here, as well as those who travel from around the world to visit.

　　阿尔塔耶先生说：“我们决心要开发一个超出人们预期的多功能的场所，它的服务对象包括所有生活和工作在这里的人，以及来自世界各地的游客。”

　　Meydan will unveil more information about the project at this year’s Cityscape exhibition, which is taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from September 5 to 7.

　　梅丹集团将在今年城市景观展览上公布关于这个项目的更多信息。该展会将于9月5日至7日在迪拜世贸中心举行。

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