Commercial real estate allows people to profit from their investments. While there are several factors to consider for a successful commercial investment, selecting an ideal location is arguably the most important one. Pakistan’s largest coastal city, Karachi offers a myriad of lucrative commercial investment opportunities. Most of these projects have been equipped with unmatched, high-end amenities and facilities, fine furnishings, and technological features that will not only facilitate your business but also help it thrive. In order to help you narrow down your search for the best of the best the City of Lights has to offer, let’s look at our picks for top commercial projects in Karachi that you should be keeping an eye out for in 2022.
Top Projects for Commercial Investment in Karachi in 2022
Omega Mall Airport
Omega Mall Airport, Karachi, is a state-of-the-art commercial project launched by Soneri Builders and Developers. It is situated on the Main Jinnah Avenue, adjacent to the Jinnah International Airport, Karachi. It offers close proximity to all the best entertainment avenues this coastal city has to offer. It is situated:
- A 2-minute drive away from Malir Cantonment
- A 3-minute drive away from Shahrah-e-Faisal
Soneri Builders & Developers are well-known for developing some of the finest commercial projects in Karachi. Known for quality developments, timely delivery of projects, and consistent performance, the group aims to continue its successful journey with this latest commercial addition to the city.
On offer are spacious and luxuriously-designed shops, a food court with coffee shops, kiosks, and restaurants. The mall also features a dual-level superstore based on 10,000 square feet and a Grand Fantasia Funland for kids. All of these are avenues for you to invest in. The project has been approved by the Civil Aviation Authority, and the Sindh Building Control Authority.
Omega Mall Airport is located centrally, facing Jinnah International Airport’s runway. The mall is surrounded by a variety of commercial, residential, and other urban developments. This will allow the mall to experience a significant footfall. Now, let’s look at some statistics about the project’s investment potential:
- Expected to generate an average annual rental yield of 8% to 10%
- Soneri Developer’s projects are known for generating 50% to 55% real estate gains during the last 5 years
- The project is expected to generate 80% to 90% real estate gains in the next 5 years
Omega Mall North
Planned with the same consumer-driven approach as that of Omega Mall Airport, it is another grand-scale commercial project and an extremely successful real estate venture by Soneri Builders & Developers. The project brings a wide array of well-designed commercial properties and is bound to become one of the most rapidly emerging business hubs of the city.
As the name implies, Omega Mall North is located in the Sector 5 of New Karachi — one of the most prominent and busiest neighbourhoods in the city. Spanning 10,000 square yards, this large-scale development is easily accessible from many popular landmarks, facilities and expressways, such as Power House Chorangi, Nagan Chorangi, Serena Mobile Market on Sakhi Hassan Chowrangi, Sohrab Goth, and Hyderi Market among other prominent locations.
As a high-end commercial complex, Omega Mall North has been equipped with all modern-day facilities, like centrally air-conditioned commercial outlets and corridors, escalators and high-speed elevators, state-of-the-art lobbies, lounging, and recreation area, ample parking space for 300 vehicles, standby generator, foolproof security, fire safety measures, and a prayer hall.
The ultra-spacious and well-designed commercial outlets of Omega Mall North offer ideal arrangements for investors to establish and run international brand outlets. An eclectic mix of shops and showrooms are available on the mezzanine, first and second floors of the project for investment. You may also get to enjoy an exclusive discount upon 100% upfront payment. All the commercial properties in the project are offered with convenient payment plans.
The groundbreaking scope of the project is envisioned to introduce the concept of modern urban shopping and leisure experience in the area. Since Omega Mall North is going to be the first-ever ultramodern shopping mall in New Karachi, it is bound to receive high foot traffic all year round, once it is launched. Approved by the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA), it is a highly secure and profitable investment opportunity in every aspect. If you want to book a unit in the project or learn more about Omega Mall North, read this blog.
The Mega Mall & Residency
The Mega Mall & Residency is one of the most well-located mixed-use developments in the City of Lights. The project is turning the heads of investors for many of its hard-to-ignore features. The international development standards of The Mega Mall & Residency paired with its outstanding location make it one of the most profitable commercial projects in Karachi for investment in 2022.
It is one of the most successful projects of Mega One Properties — one of the most celebrated names in the construction and development industry. Since it is a multipurpose building, it has been planned with gracefully architectured apartment units and well-planned commercial spaces. With high-end features and promising investment potential, The Mega Mall & Residency is surely a brilliant investment package.
One of the biggest highlights of this mixed-use project is its address. The grand-scale development of The Mega Mall & Residency is being developed in the prime location of Johar Chowrangi, right in the heart of Gulistan-e-Jauhar. The strategic positioning of the project puts it within easy reach of many different facilities and landmarks located nearby and in different parts of the city including Darul Sehat Hospital, Habib University, Safari Park, Mosamiyat Chowrangi, Karachi University, and Jinnah International Airport.
The Mega Mall & Residency is envisioned as a world-class multipurpose complex in Karachi, which is why it boasts top-of-the-line facilities and amenities to offer its residents and visitors an unforgettable lifestyle and retail experience. Some of the most prominent features of the project include a standby generator, a gymnasium, a fire fighting system, a BBQ area, covered car parking, a 24/7 security system, high-speed elevators, a mosque, communal activities a departmental store, a multi-purpose recreational and kids play area and a food court.
Another thing that significantly uplifts the interest of commercial investors is that the upcoming Johar Branch of the very famous Chase Up Department Store is about to open its door in The Mega Mall & Residency. The presence of one of the largest supermarkets in Karachi paired with a corner location greatly adds to the real estate significance of this top-notch project.
It has become one of the fastest-selling commercial projects in Karachi with almost all of its commercial investment options sold out. However, you can still invest in its residential properties, which are based on 2- and 3-bedroom apartment options. For the convenience of investors, properties in this multipurpose development come with attractive payment plans, which are divided into easy monthly instalments
Enjoying an unbeatable location and world-class features, The Mega Mall & Residency is surely a not-to-be-missed investment opportunity. With construction work at full throttle and the grey structure almost complete, the project is expected to be delivered by 2025. Capital gains of up to 40% and a rental yield of up to 7% have been predicted by the experts for this multipurpose building in Karachi within the near future. For more relevant information, read our detailed guide on The Mega Mall & Residency.
Bali Business Boulevard
When we think of Bali, calm, soothing beaches and a sunny afternoon comes to mind, and Bali Business Boulevard on Main Sunset Boulevard aims to provide the same feeling of warmth and comfort to its investors. Located in the upscale area of the Defence Housing Authority (DHA), this project has a number of commercial units for investment. It is a perfect place for you to invest as it has both shops and offices, and with world-class amenities on offer, the building will offer the highest standards of development.
As Karachi grows, concerns for location and ease of access also mount, but not with Bali Business Boulevard as it is:
- A five-minute drive away from Forum Shopping Mall
- A five-minute drive from Gold Mark
- Dental Clinic located on walking distance
- 10-minute drive from Sharah-e-Faisal
This project comes complete with all the required facilities, such as security, electricity backup, and basic maintenance, as well as wide walkways, high-speed elevators, and double-glazed glass elevation.
AZ Trade Tower
Located in the heart of DHA Phase 8, one of the most upscale neighbourhoods in Karachi, AZ Trade Tower is a prominent commercial development. It is a part of the Al Murtaza Commercial Area, a vicinity brimming with high-end retail and lifestyle activities. Some of the most well-known retail brands and commercial banks also have a presence there.
AZ Trade Tower is an ideal project for commercial investors. It offers an eclectic mix of intelligently designed retail outlets and corporate offices. In addition, the strategic location of the project puts it right opposite Creek Mart, a well-known superstore in the neighbourhood. It is also just a short distance away from Do Darya, Karachi’s very famous nightspot by the sea. Moreover, Khayaban-e-Ittehad and Khadda Market are also just a few minutes’ drive away from AZ Trade Tower.
The strategic location paired with state-of-the-art planning makes AZ Trade Tower a highly profitable commercial investment opportunity in DHA Karachi, which is bound to translate into impressive capital gains in the next few years.
Karachi, being Pakistan’s economic and business hub, always has something to offer for investors. For this year 2022, these are our top commercial projects in Karachi that you should be looking at while planning your next investment. All the aforementioned projects are thoroughly vetted by Zameen.com and are those that promise one of the highest capital gains in this city.
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