1. 2016 Jubilee Games

2. Ready, set, plan

4. Jubilee Games: The Vision
To develop, promote and sustain world-class athletes
Jubilee Games: The Mission
To foster a sustained culture of athletic excellence and physical well-being
within the global Jamat, strengthen community identity and engagement,
and enhance awareness and appreciation for Imamat initiatives

5. Jubilee Games Objectives
To identify world-class/elite Ismaili athletes, encourage their participation in Jubilee Games competition and create a mechanism that encourages their participation in community development.
To enhance and enrich the overall health and fitness of the Jamat
To facilitate a broader and deeper awareness of the work of the Imamat institutions; leverage the Jubilee Games to inspire a willingness and desire to contribute to this work.
To bring together a large number of Ismailis who represent the Jamat’s international social, economic and geographic diversity.

7. Six things to know about 2016 Jubilee Games

8. 1. Opening Ceremony
The Opening Ceremony will take place on 23 July at the Dubai World Trade Centre to celebrate the official start of the 2016 Jubilee Games. The Opening Ceremony is the Host City’s official welcome to all participants of the 2016 Jubilee Games and honours the athletes participating in the Games.
With a breathtaking entertainment programme, all participants will be inspired, invigorated and encouraged to embrace excellence in sports and in any field of endeavour. The programme will also highlight and celebrate Dubai — the Host City of the 2016 Games.

9. 2. Global Village
The Global Village is the central hospitality and information hub of the 2016 Jubilee Games. It will ensure that participants have a sense of belonging, comfort and acceptance throughout the Games. The Global Village will feature a new theme for each day of the Games as well as interactive and educational activities about healthy living.
The Global Village will also feature IllumiNations: A World Showcase, a bazaar-type exhibition, where participants experience the sights, sounds, colors, traditions and culture of 30 countries from around the world. Last but not least, the Global Village will include Host Country Extravaganza, which highlights the modern-day culture of United Arab Emirates and Gulf Countries in the region through entertaining performances intended to move, inspire and energize!

10. 3. Athletes’ Lounge 4. Game Day Content
For 2016 Jubilee Games athletes only — the Athletes’ Lounge is where our athletes will go to recharge, rest and meet fellow athletes. With its awe-inspiring decor, the Athletes’ Lounge is fit for the world’s best competitors.
4. Game Day Content
To enhance the spectator experience during our Women’s International Volleyball finals and Men’s Football finals, the 2016 Jubilee Games features a diverse line-up of entertainment and game-day experiences featuring high calibre performances, dances and concerts.

11. 5. Signature event
Al Musiqa Tajma'ona- A Global Concert is a featured signature event, which embraces our diversity and celebrates our unity through music and culture to create excitement about the 2016 Jubilee Games. Witness the coming together of high caliber, world renowned performers and musicians. Get ready to sing, dance and stand united as we celebrate our diversity through music! The Global Concert will be held on 25 July 2016.

12. 6. Closing Ceremony
The Closing Ceremony marks the official end of the 2016 Jubilee Games. A celebration of excellence, the Closing Ceremony will showcase breathtaking state-of-the-art performances filled with vibrant colours, sights and sounds. The Closing Ceremony will take place on 29 July 2016 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

13. Sports

14. Sports
All sports events at the Jubilee Games are free for spectators to attend and include the following:
Team Sports
Individual Sports
Basketball
Football (soccer)
Throwball
Volleyball – International
Volleyball – Traditional
Badminton
Chess
Golf
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Track & Field
Wrestling

15. Sports and Programme Venues

16. Sports and Programme Venues
Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) DWTC is the central venue for the Jubilee Games and hosts a majority of sports including badminton, basketball, chess, football, throwball, volleyball – international and traditional, and wrestling. The DWTC also houses all non-sports programmes and activities at the Global Village, Athletes’ Lounge, and Signature Event facility.

17. Dubai World Trade Centre – Bird’s-eye View

18. Sports and Programme Venues
Sheikh Hamdan Sports Complex
Emirates Golf Club
GEMS World Academy
Swimming
Golf
Track & Field

19. Sports and Programme Venues
Ajman Oval
Dubai Sevens
Etisalat Academy
Cricket
Squash

20. Discovery Programme

21. Discovery Programme
Excursions to selected countries where significant Imamat work is taking place in close proximity to Dubai, United Arab Emirates
A unique opportunity to see and experience work of Imamat including Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) & Jamati projects

22. Discovery Programme
Open to athletes, spectators and volunteers attending the Jubilee Games A truly unique journey to explore, experience, engage and learn about wide-reaching impact AKDN and Jamati Institutions have on enriching and improving quality of life of society at large
Where: India, Kenya, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Uganda
When: Week prior to or immediately after the Jubilee Games
Duration: 5—7 days
For more information visit theismaili.org/jubileegames

23. Uganda
Tour the Aga Khan School, visit Monitor Publications Nation Media Group, Leather Industries.
See Bujagali Hydropower Electric Power plant, a project that has had enormous influence on the lives of many Ugandans.

24. Kenya
Visit AKDN projects focused on electricity generation, agriculture, media and tourism. See the Aga Khan University in Nairobi.
Tour Frigoken, an AKFED project, the largest exporter of processed green beans from Kenya, accounting for over 80 per cent of the total exports.

25. India
As part of India Discovery Programme, explore the Taj Mahal and Old Delhi.
Experience deep-rooted history of Humayun’s Tomb and Sunder Nursery.
Visit Aga Khan Academy and develop a true appreciation for the positive impact of AKDN’s educational projects.

26. Tajikistan
Visit Tajikistan, an economically dynamic, politically stable, intellectually vibrant and culturally tolerant.
See AKDN programmes in a range of focus areas, including economic development, education, rural development, cultural revitalisation, health care and financial services.

27. Tanzania Visit Dar es Salaam and historical Zanzibar.
Tour Darkhana, Aga Khan University, Aga Khan Hospital, handicrafts villages, Jubilee Towers, various housing projects, Stone Town and the Old Dispensary.

28. Seven reasons to attend the Jubilee Games
Discover a new city Experience culture, see the best of United Arab Emirates Visit the Ismaili Centre, Dubai and AKDN projects in nearby regions Support athletes and promote sporting excellence Learn how to live a healthy lifestyle Connect with global community – interact, experience and learn Unite and celebrate diversity with PURPOSE and passion

29. GJG 2008 – Highlights Video

30. Spirit of Dubai

31. Planning your trip
Visit the theismaili.org/jubileegames for up-to-date information about the Jubilee Games Spectators planning to participate in Jubilee Games events are required to pre-register. Registration site opens in early May and can be accessed at jg-spectators.theismaili.org

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33. Staying in Dubai
Hotels in Dubai List of Hotels in proximity to Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC)
On Sheikh Zayed Road
Others hotels nearby
Hotel Apartments
Nassima Royal Hotel
Ibis Style One Hotel (2nd December St.)
Jumeirah Living Hotel Apartments
H Hotel
City Max (Bur Dubai)
(Dubai World Trade Centre)
Conrad Dubai
Premier Inn (Dubai Airport)
Emirates Grand Apartments
Sheraton Grand
Arabian Park Hotel
(Sheikh Zayed Road)
Fairmont
Holiday Inn Express (Jumeirah)
Four Points
Holiday Inn Express (Dubai Airport)
Warwick Hotel
Holiday Inn Express (Safa Park)
Rose Rayhan
Ibis (Al Barsha)
Tower Rotana

34. Jubilee Games Event Tickets Pricing & Options
Ticketed events include:
Opening Ceremony
Closing Ceremony
Global Concert
Limited tickets available for each event