There are many benefits of living on Shahra-e-Faisal. Some of the key ones have been listed below: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Prime location<\/li>
- Proximity to offices<\/li>
- Presence of banks<\/li>
- Accessibility to entertainment venues<\/li>
- Restaurants<\/li>
- Accessibility to hospitals<\/li>
- Well connected area<\/li>
- Modes of transportation available<\/li>
- Properties on Shahrah-e-Faisal<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Let us discuss each of them in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prime location<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Some of the benefits of living on Shahrah-e-Faisal Karachi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n One of the best reasons why people choose to live on Shahrah-e-Faisal is the prime location the area enjoys. From banks, restaurants, offices to schools, colleges and hospitals \u2013 almost everything is easily accessible from this road. Moreover, a number of roads and arteries are connected with Shahrah-e-Faisal, which in turn provides linkages to important neighbourhoods of the city. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For instance, popular neighbourhoods like Gulshan-e-Iqbal<\/a> and Gulistan-e-Jauhar<\/a> are connected to Shahrah-e-Faisal via Rashid Minhas Road. Bahadurabad and adjacent areas are linked to Shahrah-e-Faisal through Shaheed-e-Millat Road<\/a>. Tariq Road<\/a>, one of the best shopping destinations in the city, is also connected to Shahrah-e-Faisal. So, if you plan to live on this road, it means you can easily access almost all major areas of the metropolitan city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Proximity to offices<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Shahrah-e-Faisal has many offices and corporate buildings <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n From head offices to corporate buildings, Shahrah-e-Faisal has it all. So, if you are living on Shahrah-e-Faisal you don\u2019t need to travel long distances to commute to work. Since the distance between your workplace and home is barely a kilometre, you don\u2019t have to wait for long hours stuck in a traffic jam. Residents of Shahrah-e-Faisal who have offices on the same road are, therefore, really lucky when it comes to commute. Business Avenue, Park Avenue and Parsa Tower are some of the prominent corporate buildings on Shahrah-e-Faisal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Presence of banks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If you are living on Shahrah-e-Faisal, you will also have access to numerous banks on the road. Bank Al Habib Ltd, Summit Bank, MCB Bank, JS Bank, Meezan Bank, Silk Bank, Samba Bank and Telenor Microfinance Bank are some of the prominent names in this regard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Habib Bank Limited (HBL) has at least three branches on the stretch from the Baloch Colony Bridge to the flyover near Nursery. Plus, almost all of these branches have ATM booths, so cash withdrawal is not a problem if you\u2019re living at any point on Shahrah-e-Faisal, especially in case of an emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Accessibility to entertainment venues <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
PAF Museum is spread on a large area and is one of the best places to visit in Karachi with your family<\/a>. Located on main Shahrah-e-Faisal, the vast garden of PAF Museum also comprises Quaid-e-Azam\u2019s aircraft, an auditorium, eateries and restaurants, an amusement park and a souvenir shop. Schools also arrange educational trips here. Apart from PAF Museum, there are other entertainment venues located nearby. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
People who live on the thoroughfare can head to Sindbad Amusement Park near NIPA, which is about 15 minutes\u2019 drive away from the flyover near Drigh Road Railway Station. From the same point, you can reach Aladin Water Park in Gulshan-e-Iqbal, if you are into water sports; it\u2019s roughly a 10-minute drive. Maritime Museum Park on Karsaz Road is barely a 5-minute drive from the Karsaz Flyover on Shahrah-e-Faisal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you like to go shopping, you can easily go to Millennium Mall and Saima Mall in Gulistan-e-Jauhar via Rashid Minhas Road. And if you want to visit, Tariq Road, which is arguably the most popular shopping spot in Karachi, you can get on the flyover near Nursery from Shahrah-e-Faisal and turn right after taking Shahrah-e-Quaideen. This route will more or less be a 10- to 15-minute drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Availability of Restaurants on Shahrah-e-Faisal<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
There are plenty of restaurants and eateries available on this road. Indian Kitchen near Laal Kothi Bus Stop is a particular favorite among people working in nearby offices. On the route going towards Jinnah International, if you take a left turn at Habitt Furniture Store from Shahra-e-Faisal, you get on Tipu Sultan Road. Immediately, you find yourself surrounded by some of the finest restaurants in the city such as Chop Chop Wok, Bonsai, Xanders, Bella Vita and Cocochan. People who work in offices often head to these restaurants for lunch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
On the same road going towards the airport, nearly a 5-minute drive after passing the Baloch Colony Bridge, Shahrah-e-Faisal is lined with three more popular restaurants: Lal Qila, Chaupal and Rosati Bistro. All three are well-reviewed for their buffets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you’re looking for burger joints then there’s a Mr. Burger near the Nursery flyover in Block A of Sindhi Muslim Housing Society. There is also a McDonald\u2019s outlet near the Karsaz Shell Petrol Pump on Shahrah-e-Faisal. This branch also houses McCafe, so you can enjoy their macaroons and iced latte here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Accessibility to hospitals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Those living on Shahrah-e-Faisal Road don\u2019t need to worry about accessibility to hospitals and medical care facilities. In emergency cases, people can easily head to Aga Khan University Hospital, which is only a 10-minute drive away. Residents of Shahrah-e-Faisal can access medical services at Liaquat National Hospital which is also only a short drive away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Well connected area<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
One of the largest single free corridors in Karachi, Shahrah-e-Faisal is used by a large number of people on a daily basis. Recently, a few flyovers and underpasses have been constructed at some junctions on the thoroughfare which has made it completely signal free. There are fewer U-turns as well on the road to have less traffic jams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This road is also connected with many famous freeways and roads such as Korangi Road via EBM Causeway, Shahrah-e-Quaideen Road, Rashid Minhas Road, Shaheed-e-Millat Road and Jinnah Avenue. Being connected to a number of arteries, you can easily commute to any part of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Modes of transportation available<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Shahrah-e-Faisal provides easy commute<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n There are many bus stops on Shahrah-e-Faisal for those who prefer traveling via public transport. Nursery Bus Stop and Laal Kothi Bus Stop are popular bus stations. Awami Markaz Bus Stop, PAF Bus Stop, Karsaz Bus Stop, Drigh Road Bus Stop and Army Gate Bus Stop are few more stations on the road from where people board buses and head to other destinations in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Properties on Shahrah-e-Faisal<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
There are plenty of houses and flats both for buying and renting purposes on the strip. For those who are looking to buy a house on Shahrah-e-Faisal<\/a>, should keep in mind a budget of PKR 50 lakh to PKR 9 crore. A flat on Shahrah-e-Faisal<\/a> can be bought at a price tag of PKR 23 lakh to PKR 2.5 crore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are interested to rent a flat on Shahrah-e-Faisal<\/a> then there are plenty of options to explore. You can get a 2-bed apartment on rent at a price of PKR 15 thousand to PKR 50 thousand. If you are searching for a 3-bed flat, then the rental price starts from PKR 55 thousand to PKR 62 thousand. If you are looking to rent a house on Shahrah-e-Faisal<\/a>, then keep in mind that the rental price varies between PKR 2 lakh to PKR 15 lakh, mainly depending on the size of the unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Commercial properties on Shahrah-e-Faisal Road<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Among commercial properties, there are plenty of offices up for rent on Shahrah-e-Faisal<\/a>. At a rental price of PKR 25 thousand to PKR 60 lakh, you can get your own office space on one of the most important roads in Karachi. For those looking to buy an office on Shahrah-e-Faisal<\/a>, keep a budget of PKR 75 lakh to PKR 25 crore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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