Defence Housing Authority (DHA) started it journey in the year 1953. It is a residential enterprise built for fulfilling the residential requirements for the serving and retired Armed Forces Officers of Pakistan and the civilian officers. It is a society planned by the naval officers for the officers in Karachi. From being a small housing community of just 76.2 acres of land Phase 1 of DHA has come a long way. Today DHA successfully comprises of 8 Phases spread over an area of 8796 acres. All this happened due to the support of army officials and the government of Pakistan.
Now is the best time to invest in DHA Phase 8 of Karachi as the price of land is on an upward trend. Investment in DHA Phase 8 at the heart of Karachi is never a risky decision. It comprises zones a b c d and e with something for everyone. The Karachi-Hyderabad Super Highway joins the northern boundary of DHA Phase 8. Also it is 30 minutes away from the Jinnah International Airport.
It is a remarkable mini city within the city. It has beautiful architecturally designed and well-planned malls buildings well-constructed roads playgrounds lush green parks and a variety of clubs. The clubs are built solely for the purpose of involving the residents in indoor and outdoor sports along with providing entertainment to the residents. The Creek Club is a sports club The Golf and Country Club is a service provider of golf related activities and The Marina Club is a water sports association. These are located within the reach of residents. DHA also runs its own laundry and dry cleaning services fumigation and termite proofing and water and sewerage systems for DHA clubs offices business owners institutes and residents. The same services have been adopted in Phase 8 and the implementation phase is decided as per the client's requirement. Creek Park Captain Farhan Ali Shaheed Park and Solutions Park are located in Phase 8 to provide a scenic view to everyone in addition to a healthy lifestyle. DHA has developed an Educational System which proudly provides international quality education affiliated with the government of Pakistan and Cambridge.
A number of famous restaurants are within reach of residents. One has numerous choices for dining out: restaurants like Kolachi Ambala Cornich Nawab Darbar BBQ Delight-Do Darya Al-Sajjad Family Restaurant and Al-Rehmat Restaurants are nearby. Being governed by army officials DHA Phase 8 is considered as one of the most protected housing societies. The army officials have added another layer of security to ensure their residents shop owners and business owners are safe and secure. The housing authority will be setting up gates with sensors at the barrier. This is done to recognize the e-tags cars and allow them to pass while guests and visitors will make a separate lane for further security checks. Closed-circuit television cameras are installed to record all vehicles entering the area.
Plots of different land sizes are available in the central area of Karachi they are of 5 Marla 10 Marla 15 Marla 20 Marla where commercial and industrial plot sizes include 40 80 Marla 160 Marla and 240 Marla plots.