DHA is an upscale area situated alongside Clifton. It lies on the southern side of Karachi and is known for its robust infrastructure and superior urban planning. It was initiated in the 1950s by the retired servicemen of Pakistan Army. DHA has 8 phases and it continues to expand each year. The area stretches over 8,797 acres and every phase is sub-divided into blocks, sectors, and streets. Properties here are considered exclusive primarily because of their prices. It is a safe and secure location compared to other areas of the city, so if you are planning to invest in plots within Karachi, DHA Defence and Bahria Town Karachi are the ideal places for it.
Plots in this area have a limited variety because of the society’s regulations. Residential plots range from 120 sq.yds. to 1000 sq. yds. Within this range, 240 and 500 sq. yd. are the two most popular area sizes. Price index trends of 500 sq yd plots also indicate that there is a steady increase in the value of land in the area and the costs are expected to keep on increasing. You can either buy a plot for investment or you can build your dream house on the purchased land. If you decide to build a house, you can hire your own architect and/or builder and pick your own building materials as there are no restrictions from DHA authorities, quite unlike other popular residential schemes e.g Askari.
Some phases of DHA are densely populated and plots here might cost more than those in other parts of the city. This fact also applies to the older phases that are fairly developed. The price range of 120 sq. yd. residential plots in DHA Karachi is about PKR 1.6 to PKR 4 crore and 240 sq. yd. plots cost buyers anywhere from PKR 2.4 crore to PKR 6 crore. For investment in 500 sq. yd. plots in DHA you must have a budget of PKR 3.5 to 9.5 crore. Lastly, 1000 sq. yd. plots are priced between PKR 7.4 crore and 17.5 crore.
Safety concerns in DHA Defence Karachi are relatively low as it is a high-security area. However, people still opt for private security guards, just as an extra security measure. DHA is located near the sea, but residents, quite ironically, face a lot of water supply issues here. They have to hire water tankers most of the time. For recreation, there are many parks, mosques, clubs, community centres, art galleries, cinemas, golf courses, spas, and libraries in the area. Moreover, people can also visit Defence Authority Marina Club where they can hire a boat, yacht, and play water sports.
Residents of DHA have easy access to top-notch schools like The Educators, The City School, The C.A.S School, St. Andrews High School, and Beaconhouse School in their neighbourhood. For higher education, DHA administers its own Suffa University. There are a number of other private universities in the area as well like Iqra University, Greenwich University, and Themis School of Law. DHA also features some well-equipped hospitals that provide high-quality health services to patients.
DHA has countless markets and bazaars. If you want to shop for high-end brands, you can head to Forum Mall, Ocean Mall, Dolmen Mall, and Zamzama Mall. The most famous supermarkets in the area include Imtiaz, Springs, Sabzi Phal, and Agha’s. Restaurants in DHA also have a long list. From cafes to dhabas, the options are endless. Some of the most visited restaurants here are BBQ Tonight, Café Blue Ginger, Club Genova, Mirage, Rowtisserie, Chai Khaana, Chotu Chaiwala, Sam’s Place, and Do Darya, which features several fine dining options dotting the shoreline.
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