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.
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)
Unit
Min
Max
Studio / 1-Bed
1.0 Cr
1.4 Cr
2-Bed
1.4 Cr
2.2 Cr
3-Bed
2.2 Cr
3.8 Cr
4-Bed luxury
3.8 Cr
6.0 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)
Unit
Min
Max
1-Bed
72 Lac
1.0 Cr
2-Bed
1.0 Cr
1.8 Cr
3-Bed
1.8 Cr
3.5 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.
β
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)
Unit
Min
Max
2-Bed
1.2 Cr
1.8 Cr
3-Bed
1.8 Cr
3.5 Cr
4-Bed
3.5 Cr
6.0 Cr+
Things to check: Confirm the exact location, construction status and amenities list with the developer before booking.
β
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)
Unit
Min
Max
1-Bed
75 Lac
1.0 Cr
2-Bed
1.0 Cr
1.8 Cr
3-Bed
1.8 Cr
3.2 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)
Unit
Min
Max
Apartments (1β3 bed)
80 Lac
3.5 Cr
Things to check: Mall and GT Road traffic is heavy at peak times. Check parking allocation and service charges for mixed-use buildings.
β
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.
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)
Unit
Min
Max
1-Bedroom
72 Lac
1.0 Cr
2-Bedroom
1.0 Cr
1.8 Cr
3-Bedroom
1.8 Cr
3.5 Cr
Best for: Rental investors, working professionals, small families who want to walk to shops and banks
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)
Unit
Min
Max
Flats above shops (1β2 bed)
65 Lac
1.4 Cr
Best for: Young couples, students and small families who want park-side living on a smaller budget
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)
Unit
Min
Max
Lignum Tower studio / 1-Bed
1.0 Cr
1.4 Cr
Lignum Tower 2-Bed
1.4 Cr
2.2 Cr
Lignum Tower 3-Bed
2.2 Cr
3.8 Cr
Lignum Tower 4-Bed luxury
3.8 Cr
6.0 Cr
Best for: Families, overseas Pakistanis, professionals and investors seeking a serviced building
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)
Unit
Min
Max
Plaza flats (1β2 bed)
65 Lac
1.5 Cr
Best for: First-time buyers, tenants on a budget and investors seeking affordable rental units
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
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)
Unit
Min
Max
Apartments (1β3 bed)
80 Lac
3.5 Cr
Best for: Rawalpindi commuters, mall-side living, commercial and mixed-use investors
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)
Unit
Min
Max
1-Bedroom
72 Lac
1.0 Cr
2-Bedroom
1.0 Cr
1.8 Cr
3-Bedroom
1.8 Cr
3.5 Cr
Best for: Buyers who want instalment plans, families near APS, and tenants who want boulevard convenience
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
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
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 5β7% 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.