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(February 2021)
One-bedroom apartments
Duplexes
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This project was originally dubbed the ‘iPad’, the design being inspired by Apple's iPod MP3 player with the tower sitting on a docking station angled at 6.5 degrees to give the exact look.
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By 2007, when groundworks for the construction began, the building had been renamed ‘The Pad’. In 2009 construction was put on ‘hold’ until December 2012 and completion is expected to be during 2018.
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The building employs a new type of architecture known as Cybertecture, which uses technology to its full advantage, allowing inhabitants to program their own software for their building.
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The interiors have a range of technologies such as biometric locks, mood lighting, voice control and mirrors that can monitor your health.
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The podium of The Pad tower includes an 'iClub' designed around the theme of digital water, real water and digital projections that create a stunning setting for this complex of communal facilities.
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The exclusive residents’ club has a state-of-the-art gymnasium, running track, half basketball court, a swimming pool fitted with an underwater audio system and a Media Jacuzzi equipped with waterproof touch-screens.
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The club also provides residents with their own unique meeting lounge, chill-out lounge, party room, games room, library and an outdoor sunset terrace.
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In the design competition architects James Law Cybertecture International Limited beat both Foster and Partners and Zaha Hadi Architects with their scheme.
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The Pad Location
The map below shows the location of The Pad and just below are summaries of the nearest attractions, parks, beaches, golf clubs and cinemas.
Nearby shops and outlets
The number of shops and amenities that are within walking distance can greatly affect quality of life and may be a key factor when choosing a place to live. Here is an analysis of all the commercial outlets that are currently operating in the vicinity of The Pad.
There are two outlets within the building itself, located on the ground floor:
In addition, there are dozens of outlets within walking distance of The Pad. We've shortlisted the nearest ones across various categories:
For a full analysis of all outlets and amenities in the wider area visit our Business Bay Amenities guide.
Local Schools
The Pad has many schools nearby including North London Collegiate School Dubai at 2.2 km and Hartland International School at 2.3 km.
In terms of performance there are eight schools nearby that have achieved either of two highest government inspection rating of 'Very Good' or 'Outstanding' including Horizon English School Dubai which has a rating of 'Outstanding' and Jumeirah English Speaking School which also has a rating of 'Outstanding'.
Things to Do
We've partnered with LadiesNightDubai.com and BrunchCrunch.ae to give an overview of the current Ladies Nights and Brunch offers in the vicinity of The Pad.
Nearby neighbourhoods
Explore communities that are either adjacent or close to The Pad.
Design Stage
Images depicting the initial concept designs for The Pad.
Projects often go though a number of design revisions as they progress and developers may or may not honour their original plans when it comes to architectural designs, amenities and landscaping. The images below are provided as a means to compare the original plans with the realised development.
Construction History
See the development of The Pad in photos.
The Pad Construction Progress
MEP = Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing.
The dates above refer to when we monitored the site and not the exact date that construction reached a particular stage.
Please note that our progress updates are visual estimations only and should not be confused with official progress reports issued by the government regulator.
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