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High-Rise Living

Apartments in DHA Phase 2 Islamabad

DHA Phase 2 has become one of Islamabad's key high-rise apartment corridors. From the 20-storey Lignum Tower to Central Boulevard projects with instalment plans and mixed-use buildings next to Giga Mall, apartments here combine DHA security and infrastructure with a lower entry price than houses. This guide covers every high-rise building, sector by sector, with amenities and 2025 prices.

72 Lac Apartments from
20 Storeys at Lignum Tower
Studio–4 bed Unit types
5–7% Rental yield

Why Apartments

Why buy an apartment in DHA Phase 2?

Apartments let buyers get into a fully developed DHA community for a fraction of the price of a house, with less upkeep and strong rental demand.

Lower entry price

Apartments start from around 72 Lac, compared with about 1.5 Cr for the cheapest 5 Marla plot.

DHA security

Gated sectors, armed guards at all 7 gates, 24/7 patrols and CCTV, plus building-level security.

Low maintenance

Building management handles lifts, power backup, cleaning and security, ideal for overseas owners.

Rental demand

Professionals and small families keep demand high, with estimated yields of 5–7% a year.

Amenities

Towers like Lignum offer gyms, play areas, covered parking and backup power that most houses lack.

Instalment options

Some projects, such as Central Palace Residence, offer developer instalment plans.

High-Rises at a Glance

Which sectors have high-rise buildings?

High-rise living is concentrated in Sectors A, C, F and G. Sectors B and D have flats above shops, while E, H and J are low-rise.

SectorHigh-rise statusMain optionApartment price range
Sector AHigh-rise hubMarket plazas + Lignum Tower next door72 Lac – 3.5 Cr
Sector BLimited apartmentsFlats above sector mall shops65 Lac – 1.4 Cr
Sector CSignature towerLignum Tower (20 storeys)1.0 Cr – 6.0 Cr
Sector DPlaza apartmentsFlats in sector market plazas65 Lac – 1.5 Cr
Sector ENo high-risesNone, family houses onlyNone
Sector FMall-side high-risesGiga Mall complex & GT Road high-rises80 Lac – 3.5 Cr
Sector GBoulevard high-risesCentral Palace Residence + boulevard plazas72 Lac – 3.5 Cr
Sector HNo high-risesNone, guest houses & ISR Boys HostelNone
Sector JNo high-risesNone, family houses onlyNone

High-Rise Buildings

Every apartment building in detail

Jump to a building:

C

Lignum Tower

Sector C, near the Islamabad Expressway

Lignum Tower is the best-known high-rise in DHA Phase 2 and one of the most recognisable buildings on the Islamabad Expressway. Its 20 storeys hold studio, 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom luxury apartments, making it the most complete serviced apartment address inside DHA.

Residents get the security of a DHA sector plus the convenience of a managed building: lifts, standby power, covered parking and on-site amenities. The surrounding Sector C has an APS campus, several schools and busy markets, and Gates 5 and 7 on the Expressway put Islamabad within easy reach.

Key facts

  • 20 storeys
  • Studio to 4-bedroom units
  • Completed and occupied
  • Expressway-side access via Gates 5 and 7

Amenities

  • High-speed lifts
  • Standby power backup
  • Covered car parking
  • Gymnasium
  • Kids' play area
  • CCTV security and intercom

Prices (2025)

UnitMinMax
Studio / 1-Bed1.0 Cr1.4 Cr
2-Bed1.4 Cr2.2 Cr
3-Bed2.2 Cr3.8 Cr
4-Bed luxury3.8 Cr6.0 Cr
Things to check: Monthly maintenance charges add to running costs. Higher floors and corner units with open views sell at a premium.
G

Central Palace Residence

Central Boulevard corridor (Sector G)

Central Palace Residence sits in Phase 2's central corridor along Central Boulevard, the busiest road inside the community. It offers a range of apartment layouts with shops, restaurants, gyms and sports facilities within the project.

Its biggest draw for many buyers is the payment structure: instalment plans are available through the developer, which is rare in a mature community where plots trade only on a cash or resale basis. International food brands, banks and an APS campus are on the doorstep.

Key facts

  • Varied 1, 2 and 3-bedroom layouts
  • Mixed-use with on-site shops
  • Instalment plans through the developer
  • On Central Boulevard

Amenities

  • On-site shops and restaurants
  • Gym
  • Sports facilities
  • Security and controlled access
  • Parking
  • Walking distance to McDonald's, Pizza Hut and banks

Prices (2025)

UnitMinMax
1-Bed72 Lac1.0 Cr
2-Bed1.0 Cr1.8 Cr
3-Bed1.8 Cr3.5 Cr
Things to check: Confirm the exact block, floor, possession date and the full instalment schedule in writing, and check the project's DHA NOC.
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El Cielo Apartments

DHA Phase 2 commercial zone

El Cielo is a luxury apartment project aimed at high-income families and overseas Pakistanis. It focuses on larger units, with spacious 2, 3 and 4-bedroom apartments, premium finishes and full community lifestyle features.

It suits buyers who want the space of a house with the security and low upkeep of an apartment, and overseas owners who want a premium unit they can lock up or rent out.

Key facts

  • 2, 3 and 4-bedroom units
  • Premium finishes
  • Luxury segment
  • Aimed at families and overseas buyers

Amenities

  • Community lifestyle features
  • Secure, gated building
  • Lifts and backup power
  • Parking

Prices (2025)

UnitMinMax
2-Bed1.2 Cr1.8 Cr
3-Bed1.8 Cr3.5 Cr
4-Bed3.5 Cr6.0 Cr+
Things to check: Confirm the exact location, construction status and amenities list with the developer before booking.
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Defence Executive Apartments

DHA Phase 2 commercial zone

Defence Executive Apartments is in advanced construction and offers a complete gated-community lifestyle inside a single project. It is designed for families and professionals who want resort-style amenities without leaving home.

Because it is still under construction, buyers can often enter at lower prices than completed towers, in exchange for waiting for possession.

Key facts

  • 1, 2 and 3-bedroom units
  • Advanced construction stage
  • Gated project
  • Family-oriented

Amenities

  • 24/7 security
  • Covered parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Health club
  • Lifts and backup power

Prices (2025)

UnitMinMax
1-Bed75 Lac1.0 Cr
2-Bed1.0 Cr1.8 Cr
3-Bed1.8 Cr3.2 Cr
Things to check: Under-construction projects carry delivery risk. Check the developer's track record, DHA approvals and expected possession date.
F

Giga Mall complex & GT Road high-rises

Sector F, next to Gate 1 on GT Road

The Giga Mall complex and the GT Road commercial belt in Sector F form the most commercial skyline in Phase 2. Multi-storey buildings here mix retail on the lower floors with offices and apartment floors above, and the Giga Mall Extension has added more vertical space.

Living here means shopping, dining, a cinema and family entertainment are an elevator ride or short walk away, with direct access to GT Road through Gate 1 for Rawalpindi and Bahria Town.

Key facts

  • Mixed-use: retail, offices and apartments
  • GT Road frontage
  • Direct Gate 1 access
  • Next to Giga Mall

Amenities

  • Giga Mall shopping and food court
  • Cinema and family entertainment
  • Banks and ATMs
  • Rooftop Mosque of Giga Mall Extension nearby

Prices (2025)

UnitMinMax
Apartments (1–3 bed)80 Lac3.5 Cr
Things to check: Mall and GT Road traffic is heavy at peak times. Check parking allocation and service charges for mixed-use buildings.
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Sector market plazas

Sectors A, B, C, D and G

Every major sector market in Phase 2 has multi-storey plazas with shops on the ground floor and flats on the upper floors. These are the most affordable way to live in DHA Phase 2.

Plaza flats are popular with students, young couples and small families, and they rent quickly because they sit right next to groceries, pharmacies, cafΓ©s and transport. Sector A's market is the busiest rental pocket.

Key facts

  • 1 and 2-bedroom flats
  • Above sector market shops
  • No tower maintenance charges
  • In Sectors A, B, C, D and G

Amenities

  • Walk-to-market convenience
  • DHA sector security
  • Underground utilities
  • Fibre internet

Prices (2025)

UnitMinMax
Flats above shops (1–2 bed)65 Lac1.5 Cr
Things to check: Plaza flats usually lack lifts, gyms and dedicated parking. Expect market noise in the evenings.

Sector by Sector

High-rise buildings in each sector

Select a sector to see its high-rise options, apartment prices and who it suits.

A

Sector A: High-rise hub

Commercial & High-Rise Hub

Sector A is one of the strongest apartment addresses in Phase 2. Its market plazas are full of upper-floor flats that rent quickly to professionals, and Lignum Tower is right next door for buyers who want a serviced building with lifts, backup power and covered parking. Expect higher maintenance charges in the tower, but also faster tenancy and firmer resale values than in quieter sectors.

Sector A sits next to the Lignum Tower corridor, which gives residents quick access to its studio to 4-bedroom apartments without leaving the area. Lignum Tower itself rises 20 storeys and offers high-speed lifts, standby power, covered parking, a gym and CCTV security.

Inside the sector, the commercial market is lined with multi-storey plazas. These buildings usually have shops on the ground floor and offices or apartments on the upper floors, which makes them one of the busiest rental pockets in Phase 2 for singles, couples and small families.

High-rise at a glance

  • Lignum Tower apartments (studio to 4-bed) next door
  • Multi-storey commercial plazas with upper-floor apartments
  • Office floors above shops, popular with small businesses

Apartment prices (2025)

UnitMinMax
1-Bedroom72 Lac1.0 Cr
2-Bedroom1.0 Cr1.8 Cr
3-Bedroom1.8 Cr3.5 Cr
Best for: Rental investors, working professionals, small families who want to walk to shops and banks
Read the full Sector A guide β†’
B

Sector B: Limited apartments

Family Living & Sports

Sector B is a house-first sector. The only apartments are a small number of flats above shops in the sector mall and food strip. They are compact and affordable, and the big draw is living a short walk from the large family park and DHA Tennis Court. Supply is limited, so good units are snapped up quickly.

Sector B has no tower-style high-rise buildings. Living here is almost entirely independent houses, which is a big part of its appeal for families who want privacy and a quiet street.

A limited number of flats are available above shops in the sector shopping mall and food strip. These suit students, young couples and small families who want to live near the park on a smaller budget. For full high-rise living, Lignum Tower and the Central Boulevard projects are a short drive away.

High-rise at a glance

  • No tower-style high-rises
  • Small flats above shops in the sector mall
  • Nearest towers: Lignum Tower and Central Boulevard projects

Apartment prices (2025)

UnitMinMax
Flats above shops (1–2 bed)65 Lac1.4 Cr
Best for: Young couples, students and small families who want park-side living on a smaller budget
Read the full Sector B guide β†’
C

Sector C: Signature tower

Lignum Tower, Schools & Markets

Sector C is the most important high-rise sector in DHA Phase 2 because it is home to Lignum Tower. The 20-storey building offers studio to 4-bedroom apartments with a full set of amenities, and it is the most established serviced apartment address inside DHA. The APS campus and nearby schools make it practical for families, and Expressway access suits Islamabad commuters.

Lignum Tower is the headline high-rise in Sector C. It offers 20 storeys of studio, 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom luxury apartments with high-speed lifts, standby power backup, covered car parking, a gymnasium, a kids' play area, CCTV security and an intercom system.

Upper-floor units enjoy open views across Phase 2, while lower floors are popular with families who want easy lift access. Apartments here are in demand from overseas Pakistanis, professionals and small families, which supports steady rental income.

Beyond the tower, the sector market has multi-storey plazas with apartments above shops for buyers on a smaller budget.

High-rise at a glance

  • Lignum Tower: 20 storeys, studio to 4-bed
  • High-speed lifts, power backup and covered parking
  • Gym, kids' play area, CCTV and intercom
  • Plaza apartments above shops in the sector market

Apartment prices (2025)

UnitMinMax
Lignum Tower studio / 1-Bed1.0 Cr1.4 Cr
Lignum Tower 2-Bed1.4 Cr2.2 Cr
Lignum Tower 3-Bed2.2 Cr3.8 Cr
Lignum Tower 4-Bed luxury3.8 Cr6.0 Cr
Best for: Families, overseas Pakistanis, professionals and investors seeking a serviced building
Read the full Sector C guide β†’
D

Sector D: Plaza apartments

Balanced Residential & Commercial

Sector D has no tower, but its sector market plazas offer flats above shops at prices below the central sectors. These units give buyers a DHA address and walk-to-market convenience without tower maintenance costs, with Lignum Tower a short drive away in Sector C.

Sector D does not have a signature high-rise tower. Apartment living is available in the multi-storey commercial plazas of the sector market, where flats above shops are popular with small families, couples and tenants.

These plaza apartments are a more affordable alternative to Lignum Tower in neighbouring Sector C, and they let residents live right next to everyday shops.

High-rise at a glance

  • No signature tower
  • Flats above shops in sector market plazas
  • Lignum Tower in nearby Sector C

Apartment prices (2025)

UnitMinMax
Plaza flats (1–2 bed)65 Lac1.5 Cr
Best for: First-time buyers, tenants on a budget and investors seeking affordable rental units
Read the full Sector D guide β†’
E

Sector E: No high-rises

Jacaranda Family Club

Sector E is deliberately low-rise and has no apartments of any kind. It is built around Jacaranda Family Club and family houses. Buyers who want an apartment but still want quick access to JFC usually look at Lignum Tower in Sector C or the Central Boulevard projects in Sector G.

Sector E is a low-rise, villa-style sector with no high-rise towers or plaza apartments. This is a deliberate part of its character: the sector is designed around family homes and the club.

Buyers who want an apartment but still want to use JFC often look at Lignum Tower in Sector C or the Central Boulevard projects in Sector G, both a short drive away.

High-rise at a glance

  • No high-rise buildings
  • Low-density family homes only
  • Nearest apartments in Sectors C and G

Apartment prices (2025)

Sector E has no apartments. See Sectors C and G for the nearest high-rise options.

Best for: Not an apartment sector; best for buyers of family houses near JFC
Read the full Sector E guide β†’
F

Sector F: Mall-side high-rises

Giga Mall & GT Road Frontage

Sector F's high-rises are concentrated along GT Road and around the Giga Mall complex, where buildings combine retail, offices and apartment floors. It suits buyers who want to live or invest next to a major mall with direct Gate 1 access from GT Road. Inside the sector, residential streets stay low-rise.

Sector F's skyline is defined by the Giga Mall complex and the GT Road commercial belt. Multi-storey buildings here mix retail on the lower floors with offices and apartment floors above, and the Giga Mall Extension has added more vertical space to the area.

It is the go-to sector for buyers who want a high-rise address next to a major mall, and for investors who want commercial units or offices with GT Road visibility. Inside the sector, residential streets remain low-rise family houses.

High-rise at a glance

  • Giga Mall complex and Giga Mall Extension
  • GT Road commercial high-rises with office and apartment floors
  • Low-rise family houses inside the sector

Apartment prices (2025)

UnitMinMax
Apartments (1–3 bed)80 Lac3.5 Cr
Best for: Rawalpindi commuters, mall-side living, commercial and mixed-use investors
Read the full Sector F guide β†’
G

Sector G: Boulevard high-rises

Central Boulevard & Brands

Sector G sits on Central Boulevard, the main apartment corridor of Phase 2. Central Palace Residence offers varied layouts with shops, restaurants, gyms and sports facilities on site, often with developer instalment plans, and boulevard plazas add more flats above commercial floors. International food brands and the APS campus are right on the doorstep.

Sector G is part of the central high-rise corridor of Phase 2. Central Palace Residence is the best-known project here, with varied apartment layouts, on-site shops, restaurants, gyms and sports facilities, and instalment-based payment options through the developer.

Commercial plazas along Central Boulevard add more apartments above shops and office floors. These are popular with tenants who want to be close to food outlets, banks and the main road.

High-rise at a glance

  • Central Palace Residence: apartments with shops, gyms and sports facilities
  • Instalment plans available through the developer
  • Boulevard plazas with upper-floor apartments and offices

Apartment prices (2025)

UnitMinMax
1-Bedroom72 Lac1.0 Cr
2-Bedroom1.0 Cr1.8 Cr
3-Bedroom1.8 Cr3.5 Cr
Best for: Buyers who want instalment plans, families near APS, and tenants who want boulevard convenience
Read the full Sector G guide β†’
H

Sector H: No high-rises

Quiet & Affordable Residential

Sector H is low-rise. Instead of apartments, its shared and short-stay accommodation comes from guest houses and the ISR Boys Hostel. Apartment buyers will find the nearest options in Sectors C and G.

Sector H is low-rise and has no apartment towers. Guest houses and the ISR Boys Hostel are the main forms of shared or short-stay accommodation in the sector.

Buyers who want a full apartment can look at Lignum Tower in Sector C or the Central Boulevard projects in Sector G, both a short drive away.

High-rise at a glance

  • No high-rise buildings
  • Guest houses for short stays
  • ISR Boys Hostel
  • Nearest apartments in Sectors C and G

Apartment prices (2025)

Sector H has no apartments. See Sectors C and G for the nearest high-rise options.

Best for: Not an apartment sector; guest house and hostel demand suits rental investors in houses
Read the full Sector H guide β†’
J

Sector J: No high-rises

Compact & Affordable

Sector J is a compact, low-rise residential sector with no apartments or plazas. It is aimed at buyers who want to build their own house. The nearest apartment options are in Sectors C and G.

Sector J has no high-rise buildings or plaza apartments. It is a quiet street-house sector, best suited to buyers who want to build their own home at an affordable DHA price.

The nearest apartment options are Lignum Tower in Sector C and the Central Boulevard projects in Sector G.

High-rise at a glance

  • No high-rise buildings
  • Independent family houses only
  • Nearest apartments in Sectors C and G

Apartment prices (2025)

Sector J has no apartments. See Sectors C and G for the nearest high-rise options.

Best for: Not an apartment sector; best for buyers building their own home
Read the full Sector J guide β†’

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Apartment or house in DHA Phase 2?

FactorApartmentHouse / Plot
Entry priceFrom about 72 LacFrom about 1.5 Cr (5 Marla plot)
PaymentSome projects offer instalmentsResale / cash basis
UpkeepHandled by building managementOwner's responsibility
Running costsMonthly maintenance chargesRepairs and utilities only
AmenitiesGym, lifts, power backup, play areasPrivate lawn, parking, space
Rental demandHigh near markets and schoolsSteady from families
Long-term growthModerateStronger land appreciation

Buyer's Checklist

Before you buy an apartment

  • Confirm the project has an approved NOC from DHA Islamabad
  • Check the developer's track record and completed projects
  • Get the exact block, floor, unit number and covered area in writing
  • Ask for the full payment schedule and any late-payment penalties
  • Find out monthly maintenance charges and what they cover
  • Check parking allocation and power backup capacity
  • Visit the site and inspect construction quality and finishes
  • Verify the transfer process and fees with DHA before final payment

FAQs

Apartment FAQs

Which is the best apartment building in DHA Phase 2?

Lignum Tower in Sector C is the most established, with 20 storeys, studio to 4-bedroom units and full amenities. Central Palace Residence is popular for its instalment plans.

What is the cheapest apartment in DHA Phase 2?

Flats above shops in sector market plazas start from around 65 Lac, and 1-bedroom apartments in projects from around 72 Lac.

Can I buy an apartment in DHA Phase 2 on instalments?

Yes, some projects such as Central Palace Residence offer developer instalment plans. Plots and houses trade on a resale basis.

Which sectors have no apartments?

Sectors E, H and J are low-rise with no apartments. Sector B has only a few flats above shops.

What rental yield can I expect from an apartment?

Estimated at 5–7% a year, with the strongest demand in Sectors A, C and G.

Prices are indicative 2025 market ranges and change with floor, view, finish and project. Confirm the latest price, approvals and possession status with the developer, DHA and a registered dealer before buying.

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