DHA City Karachi Area Guide

The developers of Defence Housing Authority (DHA) City Karachi, true to their vision, have successfully launched it as ‘the first sustainable, smart, and green city of Pakistan’. It is situated 56 km away from the main centre, on the outskirts of the provincial capital of Sindh — on the Super Highway. The project spans over an area of about 20,000 acres and comes under the administration of the authority. The housing community is built to accommodate at least 1 million people. DHA City, Karachi envisions to meet the ever-increasing challenges relating to housing shortfall in and around the city and, comes with a sustainable plan for the efficient distribution of water and energy, transportation and waste management.

DHA City has a beautiful entrance, which has now become an important landmark of Karachi. It is divided into a mixed-use sub-district, multi-unit housing zone, culture and art sub-district, university complexes, a sports hub, healthcare city, central business district, and mall zones. Moreover, there have been plans for the formation of two theme parks as well — on the northern and southern sides. These attractions will feature thrilling water slides, exciting roller coaster rides, live shows, and various entertainment options for kids. Therefore, it won’t be wrong to say that DHA City has all the potential to deliver an ambience of modern and secure living to the residents. The ongoing fast-paced development, followed by institutionalised strength, and international-level master planning enables the developers of DHA to add another feather to their cap. Not only this, the provision of world-class amenities and state-of-the-art facilities are some of the remarkable aspects that give DHA City an international stature.

What are the types of properties available for sale in DHA City Karachi?

DHA City Karachi is becoming a new favourite among prospective buyers and investors despite old but developed neighbourhoods such as Gulshan-e-Maymar Karachi or Gulshan-e-Iqbal (since the plots are high in demand). It offers various properties for sale. When it comes to ready-to-move-in houses, the community deluxe living spaces comprising upscale interiors and exteriors. It is a dream of people to live a luxurious lifestyle in this prestigious lifestyle. In order to cater to this need of genuine buyers, society offers various abodes in different sizes and different price ranges. However, the price range is higher when compared to other societies. The most common phase to look for living spaces is Phase 5. In this phase, the houses encompass some of the best facilities. They sit close to the beach and markets.

Besides the houses, an option for plots up for sale is also available. The prices of real estate in DHA Karachi is relatively higher due to the provision of multiple amenities. The area is almost fully developed; therefore, a limited number of plots can be found. Interested buyers can look for plots of 500 sq yds and 1000 sq yds. Moving forward, investing in flats for sale in DHA Karachi is also a very popular option. They come in 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom, 4-bedroom, and even 5-bedroom configurations. Although the prices are very high, the luxury and comfort that comes with these living spaces surpasses the price by a fair margin.

As DHA City Karachi is a hub of business activities, it offers lucrative opportunities for the businessmen to flourish their businesses. The area has a specified commercial area including Emerald Tower, Ocean Tower, Teen Talwar, Do Talwar, Schon Circle, and others. The neighborhood also nestles head offices of top brands. If you are looking for a commercial property for sale, look no further and reserve your property now! The area offers a plethora of offices, shops, and commercial spaces.

What are the facilities & amenities offered in DHA City Karachi?

The residential area offers the following amenities to its dwellers:

  • Pakistan’s first ever sustainable and green city project
  • Encompasses a plethora of markets, shops, and places of worship
  • Features a sports hub, theme parks, and a healthcare city
  • 400-yard commercial space
  • Nestles a grand mosque that will accommodate 1000 worshippers
  • Provides medical and healthcare facilities
  • Contains a solar energy park
  • Offers a kindergarten and primary school offering services

What is the neighborhood like?

As far as the locality is concerned, the Karachi-Hyderabad Motorway, aka M-9, is only 2.1 km away from the main gate of DHA City. Moreover, it also sits close to other famous housing communities, including Bahria Town Phase 1, Bahria Town Karachi 2 and Commander City. Therefore, future residents can easily access all the nearby amenities as well. Moreover, Danzoo wildlife safari park, theme parks, restaurants and numerous other facilities are located just a stone’s throw away. Food lovers can head out to a number of restaurants located alongside M-9. The most prominent ones include Burraq restaurants, Al-Jeddah restaurant, Madina Hotel, and KFC. Besides, it has an extensive mall zone. The society has six zones in total featuring malls, showcasing both local and international brands.

Yet another outstanding feature of this development is the recent launch of the DHA Oasis (Farmhouses and Chalets) project, which aims to redefine high-end living in a resort-like serene environment within the boundaries of the city suburbs. According to reports, the landmark project will be executed shortly. All these exciting and wonderful interventions bear testimony to DHA’s credibility as a strong organisation in the field of housing and development in the country. In short, DHA City, Karachi, delivers a comfortable lifestyle by offering the highest quality of living.

Farm Houses Prices in DHA City Karachi

Area Size

Price Range

2000 Square Yard
PKR 6.5 Crore – 8 Crore
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Plots Prices in DHA City Karachi

Area Size

Price Range

125 Square Yard
PKR 17 Lakh – 52 Lakh
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200 Square Yard
PKR 20 Lakh – 72 Lakh
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300 Square Yard
PKR 45 Lakh – 95 Lakh
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500 Square Yard
PKR 53 Lakh – 1.75 Crore
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1000 Square Yard
PKR 1.4 Crore – 2.75 Crore
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2000 Square Yard
PKR 3.4 Crore – 4 Crore
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Commercial Plots Prices in DHA City Karachi

Area Size

Price Range

200 Square Yard
PKR 1.7 Crore – 4.75 Crore
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300 Square Yard
PKR 3.75 Crore – 6 Crore
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