2016 Jubilee Games

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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

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.

Six things to know about 2016 Jubilee Games

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Sports

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

Sports and Programme Venues

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.

Dubai World Trade Centre – Bird’s-eye View

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

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

Discovery Programme

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

GJG 2008 – Highlights Video

Spirit of Dubai

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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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

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