DHA Karachi
DHA Karachi, is a place that preserves itself as a diverse, rich and vibrant community across the country. Pakistan Defense Housing Society was created for the welfare of your respected military officers of Pakistan.
Overview
DHA presents itself as the world’s best housing society that provides an elite environment and is located within the Clifton Cantonment Board of Karachi. Cantonment is a town situated in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. It serves as an army base and a residential establishment. It was built in the 9th century by the British Indian Armed Forces and was captured by the Pakistan Armed Forces in 1947.
DHA City Karachi Map
The master plan of DHA was finished in 12 months. Accordingly, the DHA is situated on Karachi Hyderabad Highway in the eastern boundary of Karachi, adjoining Thatta area to the south and Jamshoro district to the east. It is 56 km from Heart area, the zero point of Karachi, 35 km from Karachi Airport, 26 km from Toll Plaza, and 120 km from Hyderabad City.
Phases
DHA is organized into eight phases to make society simple and smart, which are additionally partitioned into various blocks and sectors. Each area has its commercial area to provide the best services to the residents.
Sectors
DHA City Karachi is divided into 17 sectors. Every sector is additionally divided into sub-sectors (A, B, C, D, etc.) with plots of different sizes. According to the location and Development Plan (Red Zone, Yellow Zone), there is a slight difference in prices in every sector and sub-sector.
Plot Range
The size of plot is from 5 Marla to 2 Kanal .5 Marla is approx 1361 square feet, and 2 Kanal is approx 10890 square feet.
System of streets and lane
The streets and lanes of any society play an important role in encouraging business activities. Roads and streets support people, whether they are walking, biking, or commuting.
In DHA there are 6 Major streets and lanes.
- Normal Street and lanes.
- Commercial Street and lanes.
- Gizri Street and lanes.
- Zamzama Street and lanes.
- South/Central/North Street.
- Sunset Street and lanes
- Normal Street and lanes:
As the streets and lanes line up in the normal system, except for the 26th lane, which runs to a wide range of other lanes at one point. Normal streets and lanes run row by row along Khayaban-e-Hafiz.
Commercial Street and lanes:
Commercial streets run lined up commercial avenues, while commercial lanes run opposite commercial avenues. The fifth commercial lane, the fourth commercial lane, the second commercial lane, and the first commercial lane intersect with the Gizri system of streets and lanes.
Gizri Street and lanes:
As would be expected, the lanes and streets are opposite each other in the Gizri system. Gizri streets line up Gizri Boulevard, while Gizri lanes run opposite Gizri Boulevard. N Lane, N Street, M Street, First Gizri Street, Gizri Avenue, Second Gizri Lane, and First Gizri Path, all are connected to Commercial Avenue. Ghazri Avenue is similarly connected to Ghizri and continues to meet Zamzam also.
Zamzama Street and lanes:
Zamzam Streets have their own characteristics: 12th Zamzam Street, 9th Zamzama Street, and 1st Zamzam Street run in front of Zamzama Street while other Zamzam Streets line up with it. The fourth Zamzam street is adjacent to do talwar. The third Zamzam Street is going with Khayaban Shujaat.
South/Central/North streets:
South/Central/North streets line up with each other and are opposite to Sunset Boulevard. South Streets run from Sunset Boulevard to South Circular Avenue, Central Streets from South Circular Avenue to Sailor Street and North Streets from Korangi Road to the end of Phase I.
Sunset streets and lanes:
Sunset streets run opposite to Sunset Boulevard whereas Sunset lanes run parallel to it.
Plots rates of DHA Karachi 2020
Plot ranges of DHA mostly go through highs and lows relies upon the market circumstance of the country. Remembering every single thing in mind DHA Karachi has the following rates:
DHA Membership
Membership is necessary to recognize members of society as family members. Membership additionally assists with participating in each meeting in the society, be it formal or casual.
Process of membership DHA Karachi for overseas
When you get a membership call, fill it out, get it validated by the Pakistan Embassy, and send it to Head Office DHA Karachi along with your pertinent documents. Your digital photograph and your fingerprint will be required. You can go to the Karachi DHA head office to go through this cycle.
Facilities & Amenities
Swimming Pool and Play area in DHA
A healthy body always has a healthy mind, yet children are especially limited by schools and tuition and need some rest. The club at DHA Karachi has delightful green-covered play areas, which make it easy for parents to spend some time with their children without any stress.
Here are some play areas in DHA:
- The Hungry Caterpillar
Fascinating and learning places for kids to partake in their time and learn through games.
It is situated in khayaban e Momin in DHA phase 5 Karachi Pakistan
This park covers the area of 26 acres.
- Zamzama Park
Zamzama Park covers an extremely wide area of around 26 acres of land and is situated in DHA Phase 5 of Karachi. It has a running track, walking paths, rollerblading, refreshment stands, and more.
- Hilal Park
Hilal park is situated in DHA phase 6 of Karachi
- K.Khan Park
A.K Khan park is situated in DHA phase 5 of Karachi
- Bukhari Park
Bukhari park is situated in Phase 7 of DHA Karachi.
- Tennis Court
Tennis courts are paved in a large area just to entertain the people. The tennis court floor is constructed with coverings manufactured in accordance with contemporary international standards.
Administrator DHA Brigadier Shahid Hasan Ali inaugurated Tennis Court DA Sunset Club.
- Squash court
Club has two squash courts. Each has wooden floor and glass doors. The inauguration was also done by
Administrator DHA Brig Shahid Hassan Ali.
- Mini Zoo
A mini zoo named BIRD HEAVEN is designed to engage children and families in the club. Administrator DHA Karachi Brigadier Zubair Ahmed organized the event in the lush green lawn of the DHA Club. The zoo has the following:
- Hand Tamed Blue & Gold Macaw
- Medium Sulfur Cockatoo
- Chinkara Deer
- Vulturine Guineafowl
- Greater Flamingo
- Crane
- Mandarin Duck
- Yellow Ringneck
- Duck
Beauty Parlours
- Deluxe Beauty Parlour
- MahRose Beauty Parlour
- Jabeen’z Beauty Parlour
Members of the club have the convenience to facilitate themselves through beauticians with 10 % discount.
Crystal Room
The club has crystal rooms so all members can entertain their guests in rooms where only soda is served for basic proper gatherings. A fully comfortable and furnished room for our esteemed members to handle their gatherings there. The library has 7052 books including ten daily newspapers and various magazines.
Dining halls
There are 3 different dining halls. 2 can be used but the third lobby cannot be used for the purpose of prematurely reserving it after fulfilling the conditions.
Catering/Dining
DHA Karachi Club brings the best culinary services to its valued members. There they are providing excellent cooking with a menu of various flavors including Pakistani dishes, Chinese, continental dishes, BBQ and various seafood.
Entertainment
Screening of movies on a big screen for kids through the multimedia system every Tuesday and last Thursday of the month.
- Tombola on every Wednesday
- Friday BBQ Buffet
- Sunday Brunch
- Sunday BBQ Buffet with live music
- Cricket matches on a big screen
- Kids summer camp
- Eid Milan parties
- Functions / birthdays/ parties on reservation
- Sunday BBQ Buffet with live music
- Musical events (Mehfil-e-Sher O Sukhan)
- Bridge Tournaments
DHA Oasis (Farmhouses and Chalets)
DHA Oasis a new project of DHA Karachi. It is a resort with the specialization of high end living area. It is located in the prime position of DHA (DHA phase2)
sector 1, just near to Karachi-Hyderabad Motorway. Location of the project is ideal and easily approachable. project include various sizes of luxury and furnished farmhouses. The farmhouses are designed by foreign architects with 3/4 bedrooms, modern kitchen, swimming pool, specific barbecue areas, and a beautiful lawn. These farmhouses are built on 2000,2500 and 3000 square yards that it not only attractive but a beauty symbol for Karachi.
There you can find a clear watered swimming pool with a separate barbecue area to make you feel fully relax and provide a perfect environment to enjoy.
The opportunity for different games is also there on the sides of the road
Sizes of farmhouses in DHA Oasis Karachi
- 2000 Square Yards Farm House (Farm Houses)
- 2500 Square Yards Farm House (Farm Houses)
- 3000 Square Yards Farm House (Farm Houses)
4, 5 & 6 Kanal / 2000, 2500 & 3000 sq yards Farmhouses
Payment Plan • Approx 2000 sq Yds – Rs. 40 Million*
- Approx 2500 sq Yds – Rs. 45 Million*
- Approx 3000 sq Yds – Rs. 55 Million*
- Four years of payment plan
- Booking or down payment = 5%
- Balance to be paid in 16 quarterly installments
Registration Fee
- Processing Fee (Non-Refundable): Rs. 25,000
- Installment Adjustable Credit: Rs. 75,000
- Total Registration Fee: Rs. 100,000
Conclusion
DHA Karachi is undoubtedly a sought-after residential society in Pakistan, known for its modern infrastructure, top-notch amenities, and secure living environment. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful family home or a lively community, DHA Karachi offers a wide range of options to cater to your preferences. With its commitment to quality living, this prestigious society continues to attract individuals and families seeking a high standard of living in the vibrant city of Karachi. This society is subdivided into 8 phases, each with commercial areas and visiting places. Initially, the housing society only had the allotment of mere 76.2 acres of land (which constitute current Phase-I of DHA), But now because of eight phases, DHA spread over an area of 20000 acres of land. Included facilities are fresh air environment, open areas for jogging, parks, library, clubs, salons, play areas, education domains, hospitals and highly advance accommodation.