DHA Margalla Enclave Islamabad
A CDA and DHA joint venture across 10,000+ Kanals in Zone 4, on Main Jinnah Avenue. Ballot allocation, published prices, and the strongest legal position available in the capital — with the trade-offs stated plainly.
A government-backed project, not a private society
DHA Margalla Enclave is a joint venture between the Defence Housing Authority Islamabad and the Capital Development Authority, spanning more than 10,000 Kanals in CDA Zone 4 along Main Jinnah Avenue — the 300-foot boulevard formerly known as Kuri Road, connecting straight into Park Road and the wider Islamabad network.
It shares its surroundings with Bahria Enclave, Park View City and Park Enclave, and sits close enough to the Margalla Hills to get a visibly cooler microclimate than the central sectors.
Why the structure matters more than the marketing
Unlike a private scheme, residential plots here are not open booking. They are allocated by computerised ballot at published, controlled prices, with 15% down within 30 days and the balance on a quarterly instalment plan. Late payment carries a KIBOR + 5% annual surcharge.
That structure removes most of the speculation that drives private-society pricing. It also removes the quick flip. This is a low-risk, long-appreciation asset — not a trading position.
Straight talk: if your horizon is under two years, Bahria Enclave's resale market will almost certainly serve you better. We will tell you that rather than sell you a ballot file.
Residential payment plan
Lump sum is always the cheapest route. Every instalment plan carries a premium — the numbers below let you price that premium exactly.
| Plot size | Lump sum within 30 days |
1 year 4 quarterly |
2 years 8 quarterly |
3 years 12 quarterly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Marla 125 Sq.Yd · 25×45 ft |
1,55,00,000 | 1,63,95,363 down 25,40,363 |
1,71,97,163 down 26,62,163 |
1,80,99,188 down 27,99,188 |
| 10 Marla 250 Sq.Yd · 35×65 ft |
3,00,00,000 | 3,16,62,250 down 48,87,250 |
3,31,65,625 down 51,15,625 |
3,51,70,125 down 54,20,125 |
| 1 Kanal 500 Sq.Yd · 50×90 ft |
5,60,00,000 | 5,93,19,000 down 91,69,000 |
6,23,28,000 down 96,28,000 |
6,53,36,996 down 1,00,87,000 |
All figures in PKR and exclusive of applicable DHA charges and government taxes. Processing fee PKR 20,000 per plot (non-refundable).
Commercial plots (auction-based)
| Size | Permitted | 3-year reserve price | Down payment within 30 days of auction |
|---|---|---|---|
| 133.25 Sq.Yd | (LG+G+1) or (G+2) | 11,00,00,000 | 1,65,00,000 |
| 266.50 Sq.Yd | (LG+G+5) or (G+6) | 33,60,00,000 | 5,04,00,000 |
Transfer fees & DC values
| Plot size | Transfer fee | Processing fee | Transfer set fee | DC value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Marla | PKR 77,000 | PKR 20,000 | PKR 5,000 | PKR 69,00,000 |
| 10 Marla | PKR 1,77,000 | PKR 20,000 | PKR 5,000 | PKR 1,37,50,000 |
| 1 Kanal | PKR 1,91,000 | PKR 20,000 | PKR 5,000 | PKR 2,75,00,000 |
Five blocks, five characters
ME-1
5 & 10 Marla residential + commercial
ME-2
1 Kanal residential + commercial
ME-3
1 Kanal residential + commercial
ME-4
5 & 10 Marla residential + commercial
Lake District
1 Kanal residential around a scenic lake, plus commercial & recreation
Price the whole transaction
Plan premium, down payment, quarterly instalment, taxes on DC value and transfer fees — in one number.
DHA Margalla Enclave requires 15% within 30 days of allotment. Bahria Enclave resale is usually negotiated.
Taxes estimated on DC value: stamp duty 3%, CVT 2%, advance income tax 3% (filer rate). Non-filers pay materially more. Society transfer, transfer-set and processing fees included. Indicative only — confirm current rates before you transact.
Illustrative value after 5 years at 14% p.a.: —. Past appreciation is not a forecast.
Send this to SaadMargalla Enclave vs Park View City vs DHA Islamabad
Three ways to buy in the same broad corridor, with genuinely different risk profiles.
See the full comparisonDHA Margalla Enclave
CDA + DHA backed, ballot-allocated, controlled pricing. Early development stage. Best for: long-term, low-risk appreciation.
Park View City
More developed, more active, easier to buy and sell. Private project, so slightly higher risk. Best for: medium-term or construction.
DHA Islamabad (Phases 1–6)
Fully established market, strong resale, low risk — and correspondingly slower growth. Best for: capital preservation.
Ballot, resale or wait — which is right for you?
We work both the fresh-allotment and resale sides of DHA Margalla Enclave. One call and you will know which one your money belongs in.