DHA Margalla Enclave Islamabad
A DHA + CDA joint venture on the Jinnah Avenue corridor: ballot allocation at published prices, quarterly instalments, and first possession already delivered in ME-2.
A government-backed project, not a private society
DHA Margalla Enclave is a joint venture between the Defence Housing Authority Islamabad-Rawalpindi and the Capital Development Authority, spanning roughly 10,000 kanal in CDA Zone IV on the Jinnah Avenue (formerly Kuri Road) corridor — the same belt as Bahria Enclave, Park View City and Park Enclave.
One honest correction to the marketing: despite the name, this is not a Margalla Hills project. The location's real appeal is more practical — a CDA-partnered address on a widening arterial corridor, minutes from Bahria Enclave's live amenities.
Why the structure matters more than the brochure
Residential plots are not open dealer booking. They are allocated by computerised ballot at published prices, with a down payment inside 30 days of allotment and the balance on quarterly instalments over 1–3 years. That removes most of the speculation that drives private-society pricing — and it also removes the quick flip.
And the execution proof exists: first possession streets in ME-2 were delivered in 2026, about 11 months after the first ballot. In this corridor, delivered possession is the rarest currency there is.
Straight talk: if your horizon is under two years, Bahria Enclave's resale market will almost certainly serve you better. I will tell you that rather than sell you a ballot application.
First booking window opens — 5 & 10 Marla and 1 Kanal residential plus commercial, at published prices with 15% down payment.
First computerised balloting held at Jinnah Convention Centre, Islamabad — blocks ME-1 to ME-4 and Lake District. Results issued Dec 2025.
Second booking round opens at revised (roughly 30% higher) prices.
First possession delivered on selected streets of ME-2 — about 11 months from ballot, promoted by DHA as record delivery speed.
Third ballot window open. Widely advertised closing date: 4 September 2026 — confirm on the official DHA portal before applying, as dates have shifted before.
The official launch payment plan
This is the published schedule from the launch era — the cleanest baseline for understanding how DHA prices the plans. Current (3rd-ballot) pricing is quoted differently by different sources — see the payment-plan explainer for what each number means, and confirm the live schedule with DHA before applying.
| 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 PKR, exclusive of DHA charges and government taxes. Processing fee applies per application.
Commercial plots (auction-based, launch reserve prices)
| Size | Permitted build | 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 | 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 |
Last verified: 23 August 2026. Figures compiled from public market sources and official schedules on that date. Rates move — WhatsApp for today's number.
Five blocks, five characters
ME-1
5 & 10 Marla residential + commercial
ME-2
1 Kanal residential + commercial — first possession streets delivered here
ME-3
1 Kanal residential + commercial
ME-4
5 & 10 Marla residential + commercial
Lake District
1 Kanal residential around a planned lake, plus commercial & recreation
Price the whole transaction
Instalment plans apply to DHA Margalla Enclave official schedules. Bahria Enclave resale is normally lump-sum or privately negotiated.
Taxes estimated on recorded/FBR value at filer & overseas (Clause 111AC) rates: §236K 1.25% + stamp ≈1%. Non-filers pay 10.5–18.5% §236K instead — get on the Active Taxpayer List first. Indicative only.
Illustrative value after 5 years at 14% p.a.: —. Past appreciation is not a forecast.
Send this to HasnainWhat buyers ask about this project
Location truth, approval structure, prices, possession and the overseas route.
Margalla vs Bahria comparisonIn CDA Zone IV on the Jinnah Avenue (formerly Kuri Road) corridor — the same belt as Bahria Enclave, Park View City and Park Enclave, near Chak Shahzad and Bani Gala. Despite the name, it is not up against the Margalla Hills; the 'Margalla' is branding, the location is the Zone IV corridor. The Park Road underpass and Jinnah Avenue widening works directly serve this approach.
It is a joint venture between DHA Islamabad-Rawalpindi and the Capital Development Authority — the CDA is a partner in the project rather than an external regulator approving a private scheme. That structure is the project's core legal appeal. As always, confirm your specific plot's documentation at DHA offices before paying.
Residential: 5 Marla (125 sq yd), 10 Marla (250 sq yd) and 1 Kanal (500 sq yd); commercial around 133 and 266 sq yd. At launch, lump-sum schedule prices were PKR 1.55 Crore (5M), 3.00 Crore (10M) and 5.60 Crore (1K). Third-ballot pricing is quoted differently by different sources — from roughly 1.55 to 2.14 Crore for 5 Marla — so treat any single number as unconfirmed and check the official DHA schedule for the current round. Our payment-plan guide explains why the quotes differ.
Yes — DHA delivered first possession on selected streets of block ME-2 in 2026, roughly 11 months after the first ballot, and promoted it as record delivery speed. For a corridor full of promises, that delivery is the single strongest execution signal in Margalla Enclave's favour.
Yes — NICOP/POC holders can apply in ballot rounds and buy resale files. Funds route cleanly through a Roshan Digital Account, the power of attorney can now be executed online via NADRA without visiting an embassy, and non-resident buyers qualify for filer-rate taxes under Clause 111AC. See our overseas guide for the step-by-step.
Different products. Bahria Enclave: live resale market, finished sectors, build soon, trade freely. Margalla Enclave: government-backed ballot at published prices with instalments — structured entry, slower flip. If your horizon is under two years, Bahria Enclave usually serves better; for a documented long hold, Margalla Enclave's structure is the appeal. Our comparison guide runs the full risk-by-risk table.
Ballot, file or resale — which is right for you?
I work all three sides of Margalla Enclave. One message and you'll know which one your money belongs in — and which round to wait for.