Six phases and DHA Valley between GT Road and the Islamabad Expressway.
Islamabad–Rawalpindi (GT Road & Islamabad Expressway), Islamabad
Representative image. Official project imagery and brochures are available on request.
Overview
DHA Islamabad is a Defence Housing Authority community at the junction of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, spread across six phases and DHA Valley between GT Road, the Islamabad Expressway and Adyala Road. It offers residential and commercial plots, houses and villas, with developed sectors, commercial hubs and newer phases still under development.
DHA states that the project was established under a 2005 Presidential Ordinance and that the DHA Islamabad Act 2013 was passed by the National Assembly of Pakistan (as stated). DHA engaged architects and town planners including Habib Rafique (Pvt) Ltd to plan the community, and each phase is divided into sectors, blocks and zones.
DHA Valley was launched on 18 Aug 2008 adjacent to the Phase II Extension on the Islamabad Highway.
Most phases fall under Islamabad Zone V and Rawalpindi, alongside Bahria Town, Askari Housing, Zara Housing Society, Naval Anchorage and Emaar Canyon Views. Bahria Paradise Commercial is about 10 minutes away, Bahria Town Rawalpindi 20 minutes, Chaklala Air Base 25 minutes, Zero Point Interchange 30 minutes and Islamabad International Airport 45 minutes.
Most plots and villas are traded on cash in the resale market, and possession is handled through the Building Control Department. Prices and availability vary widely by phase and sector, so contact EFS Marketing for verified details, document checks or a site visit.
Established under a 2005 Presidential Ordinance, with the DHA Islamabad Act 2013 passed by the National Assembly (as stated).
A choice of developed and developing phases, each divided into sectors, blocks and zones.
Phase II’s Central Park and Giga Mall host national and international restaurants and retail.
Around 20 minutes from Bahria Town Rawalpindi and 25 minutes from Chaklala Air Base.
DHA engaged architects and town planners including Habib Rafique (Pvt) Ltd to plan the community.
Location & access
DHA Islamabad lies on the eastern side of the city, at the junction of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Most phases fall under Islamabad Zone V and Rawalpindi, alongside Bahria Town, Askari Housing, Zara Housing Society, Naval Anchorage and Emaar Canyon Views. Phases are spread between GT Road, the Islamabad Expressway and Adyala Road.
DHA Islamabad
Islamabad–Rawalpindi (GT Road & Islamabad Expressway)
Amenities
Facilities as listed by the developer; delivery timelines vary — ask us for the latest development status.
Plot & unit options
Residential plots
Various sizes across phases — ask for current availability.
Commercial plots
Various sizes across phases — ask for current availability.
Villas
Mostly available on cash in the resale market.
Payment plans
The latest payment plan for DHA Islamabad is available on request.
Developers publish plans as brochures and revise them often. We’ll send you the current plan for your preferred size.
Legal status
Approved under the DHA Presidential Ordinance 2005 and the DHA Islamabad Act 2013 (as stated)
Approval status can change — verify with the relevant development authority before booking. Source: Legacy EFS Marketing project page (captured Oct 2026).
Development updates
2005
DHA Islamabad was established as an approved project under a special Presidential Ordinance.
18 Aug 2008
DHA Valley was launched adjacent to the Phase II Extension on the Islamabad Highway.
2013
The DHA Islamabad Act 2013 was passed by the National Assembly of Pakistan.
2015
Phase IV was launched on more than 4,000 Kanals of semi-hilly land along the Soan River.
Booking process
Apply to the Building Control Department (BCD) for a Statement of Dues and Post-Dated Cheques Statement (SOD & PDCS), attaching the possession-fee deposit slip.
Pay the dues as set out in the SOD & PDCS issued by BCD.
Submit the prescribed application with copies of the MS letter, allotment certificate and CNIC, an affidavit, the post-dated cheques and fee deposit slips.
BCD processes the application and arranges on-ground possession and the possession letter.
FAQs
DHA Islamabad sits at the junction of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, with phases along GT Road, the Islamabad Expressway and Adyala Road. Most phases fall under Islamabad Zone V and Rawalpindi.
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