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Whenever you think about luxury housing schemes in Pakistan, Bahria Town and Defense Housing Authority are the two names that always pop up in mind. These places are known for being a few of the most luxurious places to live in Pakistan.
Like other main cities, the case also holds true for Karachi, where you can invest in a property in these prime locations. However, choosing one place is a tough game.
Is living there a privilege? Most people say so
Bahria Town and Defense Karachi both come in the spotlight for being the cream of the city, whether it is for the purpose of buying real estate or for renting. Besides, they have all the latest facilities, elite infrastructure, and innovative security management system.
Buying a real estate is one of the trickiest moves in the chess of investment, and people highly depend on its success to get benefit from it. Getting a fair share often comes with many obstacles. Choosing the right place at the right time is the most crucial factor involved when buying a real estate.
It’s a bit risky!
You can save up to millions and still lose it if you take the wrong decision. Before you would invest your money, you will have to do a thorough research of the marketing trends going on in a location.
You will need to consider having a look at the amenities that the site has in it. However, it would take a lot of energy and time to dive deeper and dig out a mine of gold.
Therefore, we have solved the crossword puzzle for you so that you can have a look at the two prime locations; Bahria Town Karachi and Defense Karachi – an analytical comparison between the two – for better understanding of what suits you the best according to your needs.
DHA Karachi – the place for the elite
DHA is among the elitist places to live in the city. At first, this location was dedicated to only military residents as the Armed Forces of Pakistan Welfare Department established this area for these officials. However, the locality has now opened its arms to civilians. Its ideal location and flourishing economy have made it the talk of the show.
Residents living in DHA Karachi can easily approach the central city. Moreover, Defense Housing Authority encompasses many cutting-edge hospitals, well-known schools, elite restaurants and cafes, high-end shopping centers, well-equipped gyms, parlors, and the list goes on.
The location has been differentiated into eight phases and extensions. Phases 5, 6, and 8 are enjoying the most attention from investors according to research. These phases also have the lion’s share of attention when it comes to buying rental properties in the city.
On a general note, Defense Housing Authority is one of the prioritized places in Karachi for real estate and rental properties investment. With its never-ending popularity, investing in DHA is a wise decision.
Bahria Town Karachi – the mini-city of Karachi
It is not wrong to call Bahria town a mini-city of Karachi. It enjoys the tag of being one of the biggest commercial and residential housing schemes in Karachi covering a gigantic share of land of 44,000 acres.
Its breath-taking infrastructure and affordable property options have made it the first choice among people in the city of lights, although it is still under final stages of completion.
Bahria Town Karachi is a project of Bahria Town Limited, which is undoubtedly the most significant real estate development on the private level in Pakistan. Malik Riaz is the genius mind behind this colossal innovation. Similar works are also under progress in major cities of Pakistan that include Lahore and Islamabad.
The community for residential purposes is located right across the Super Highway and has been differentiated into more than 31 precincts. Precinct 12, Bahria Paradise and Bahria Sports City is one of the most famous localities to get property in the location.
However, precincts 2, 10, and the flats in the town are one of the most approached areas among the people that are planning to rent houses and apartments in the locality. On a general note, Bahria Town was the trendiest location for buying property in Karachi.
Besides, the Cinegold Plex Cinema, the Dancing Fountain and Danzoo catch the most attention from the locals and foreign tourists.
Which one is more approachable?
Undoubtedly, the location is of the most critical points to be noted when it comes to comparing properties in Defense Housing Authority Karachi and Bahria Town Karachi.
Defense Karachi is quite approachable through the means of many roads, underpasses, and bridges. You can reach the Jinnah International Airport through a 30 to 45-minute drive. Moreover, you can reach the Cantt. Railway Station through a 20 to 22-minute drive.
Another great thing about Bahria is its 9-minute distance from the Karachi Toll Plaza through which you can enter the M9 motorway. Just like Defense, it will also take around 45 minutes from Bahria Town Karachi to reach the Jinnah International Airport. However, the station is at a distance of 47 kilometers from the community.
The property race
Let’s have a look at the real estate market trends in Bahria Town versus Defense Housing Authority.
DHA Karachi
DHA Karachi real estate asks for a bit extra from your pocket relative to other areas of Karachi. For example, if you want to buy a house of 120 square yards for sale, the price would be ranging from 3.1 crores to 5.5 crores Pakistani rupees.
For an area of 250 square yards, the range exceeds from 4.6 crores to 6.5 crores Pakistani rupees. Besides, getting a 500 square yard home in Defense would range from 5 crores to 16 crores Pakistani rupees.
The prices for apartments for sale in DHA Karachi are a bit costly as well in comparison to other apartments in the city.
Getting a single bedroom apartment would cost you between 38 lakhs to 2.8 crores Pakistani rupees. Additionally, getting a two-bed option ranges from 45 lakhs to 4.5 crores Pakistani rupees. Moreover, the price range exceeds from 70 lakhs to 7 crores Pakistani rupees if you want to get a three-bed option.
A DHA plot in Karachi has its prices varied with each area. Generally speaking, people willing to invest in DHA can get a 120 square yard plot between 2 crores to 4 crores in Pakistani currency. The price lifts from 3 crores to 9.5 crores when it comes to buying a 500 square yard residential plot.
What Bahria Town Karachi has to offer?
For the mini-city, the price trends for buying properties are as under:
If you want some options for residence in Bahria Town, you would have to pay somewhere between 41 lakhs to 1.7 crore Pakistani rupees for a 125 square yard house. Getting a 250 square yard home would cost you between 1 crore to 2.8 crores in Pakistani currency.
When it comes to buying flats, you can get a two-bed option by paying somewhere between 13.8 lakhs and 1.6 crore Pakistani rupees. Whereas, you can get a three-bed option that ranges from 45 lakhs to 1.6 crore Pakistani rupees. An additional opportunity lies for you here where you can get a four-bed within 82.6 lakhs to 2.3 crores Pakistani rupees.
A 250 square yard plot for residence will cost you around 5 lakhs to 1.7 crore Pakistani rupees. However, the price elevates from PKR 8.5 lakhs to PKR 2.5 crores when it comes to getting a 500 square yard residential plot.
Competing with the flat’s prices
Getting to live in DHA or Bahria Town seems like to be a privilege. Therefore, most people are looking for buying real estate or rental properties in these locations.
DHA KARACHI
People who are looking for renting a property in Defense Housing Authority can get 250 square yard houses for somewhere between 1.3 lakhs to 1.8 lakhs Pakistani rupees. They can also get a house of 500 square yards ranging from 90,000 to 5 lakhs Pakistani rupees.
Furthermore, you will have to pay rent for a single bedroom apartment in DHA from 20,000 to 50,000 Pakistani rupees per month. The price exceeds from 22,000 to 80,000 Pakistani rupees for a flat of two bedrooms.
BAHRIA TOWN KARACHI
Renting a property in Bahria Town in the city of lights is a popular choice among the Karachi residents.
For a rental house in Bahria Town Karachi, the price ranges from 22 thousand to 33 thousand in Pakistani rupees for rental homes that are of 125 square yards. Whereas, price ranges from 25 thousand to 75 thousand Pakistani rupees for a house of 200 square yards.
Paying rent for a two-bedroom apartment in the town would cost you around 16 thousand Pakistani rupees per month. However, the price can go up to 35 thousand Pakistani rupees. The price elevates for a three-bedroom apartment in Bahria from 20 thousand to 40 thousand Pakistani rupees.
Who is winning the battle of facilities?
These two locations come with one of the most luxurious and innovative facilities available in all housing schemes in Pakistan. Let’s take a thorough look and see what is it that makes these two localities the most sought-after places for their facilities in Karachi.
DHA Karachi
Convenience for residents in terms of transport, state-of-the-art hospitals, international cafes and restaurants, international standard schools and colleges and high-end shopping centers are what grabs the attention of everyone for this place in Karachi.
Also, residents of DHA Karachi can conveniently commute to any area of the city through public buses. They can also get a taxi through the services provided in Karachi.
It will take you about 40 minutes to reach the Jinnah International Airport from DHA Karachi and 20 minutes to reach the Cantt. Railway Station.
The security system in DHA is applaudable as the directorate works in collaboration with the local police to make sure its residents are safe.
Get all the brands here
Also, several commercial locations in Defense Housing Authority encompass local as well as many famous international brands. For instance, the residents can try Dolmen Mall Clifton and Forum for their extensive range of brands available. Moreover, there are supermarkets like Imtiaz, Agha, and Carrefour present in the area.
Gol Masjid – the real gem of DHA Karachi
You can find some of the most beautiful Masjids in the city in DHA Karachi. The globally recognized Gol Masjid or Tooba Mosque is a site of tourist attraction from all over the world and is one of the biggest masjids in Pakistan.
Where’s the food at? Here’s the food!
The culinary experience in the restaurants and cafes of DHA Karachi can be fantastic and a treat to the senses. The diversity of cuisines present in the restaurants of DHA Karachi is surprising. From the Mediterranean to Mexican, and from Italian to Moroccan, you can find it all here.
Enough fun, what about the schools?
DHA has one of the most prestigious academic institutes present in it. For instance, the Froebel Education Center, Haque Academy, Beaconhouse, and Bay View Academy are some choices. The modern facilities provided by these institutes to the students are exemplary.
The DHA Suffa University, DA Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zaid College and Greenwich University are all located in DHA.
Time to celebrate!
Zamzama Park, a highly popular park, is also present within the vicinity of DHA Karachi. Some other parks like Nisar Shaheed and Capt. Raja Farhan Shaheed Park are also present in DHA.
The Chunky Monkey Amusement Park present in phase 6 is the favorite place for kids to go for recreational activities. Furthermore, the Nueplex Cinema and many sports clubs are popular among adults.
Bahria Town Karachi
Danzoo is one significant site for attraction for tourists with its diverse range of imported animals and worlds, and the kids love it. Good standard schools, sports centers, hospitals, and shopping centers are all located in Bahria Town Karachi.
You can get high-end amenities in Bahria Town. The security system in the area is all the time alert. Moreover, you can find one of the best schools, hospitals and public places for recreation within the vicinity.
You can go wherever you want
You can have a good quality lifestyle with an attractive real estate development project that provides state-of-the-art services to its residents, transport being one of them.
You can commute within the Society and also go to Sohrab Goth and Malir cantonment through their bus services. Furthermore, a vigilant surveillance system with CCTV, along with highly professional staff for security ensure that the place is safe.
They have their own schools, now that’s impressive!
The project has made schools and colleges under its scheme. These academic houses offer state-of-the-art educational facilities to the students. Baqai Medical University is also located in Bahria Town Karachi.
Where’s the party?
Residents here can enjoy the zoo, amusement park, cinema, and a carnival area. There is no need to think about leaving this heaven where all the fun is present right around the corner. You can also enjoy a formula track, dolphin area, and golf in Bahria Town Karachi.
Cricket is coming home
However, the show stopper is the largest cricket stadium of Pakistan that is almost constructed. It is a bright step towards elevating the economy as it will welcome international cricket home. Furthermore, if you are a fan of other sports like tennis and badminton, then Bahria Town Karachi will be providing you with the best facilities.
Time to eat
You can enjoy different types of cuisines in Bahria Town Karachi as the food here comes in many varieties in the restaurants and cafes. You can enjoy your favorite meals and satisfy your appetite by visiting some of the most famous restaurants in the area.
That’s all folks!
We’ve done the homework. It’s your time now!
In a nutshell, Bahria Town is giving a tough time to DHA Karachi when it comes to the facilities present there. Whereas, living in DHA has its perks. It all comes down to a matter of your preference and demand when you are deciding which one is better for you.