The Arkadians Karachi

By Talha Ahmad · Updated 7 November 2026

The Arkadians Karachi (often searched as “The Arcadian”) is a 43-acre gated apartment community by Creek Developers Private Limited, part of AKD Group, opposite the Defence Authority Country & Golf Club in DHA Phase 8. It pairs golf-course frontage with a Karachi Creek waterfront setting, and Tower B offers possession after 12+3 months (15 months). Apartments start from PKR 10.06 crore (PKR 100,555,000) for a Tower C 2-bed, as of November 2026.

The Arkadians at a glance

The Arkadians location in DHA Phase 8

The Arkadians sits on Plot No. 214, Zulfiqar Street No. 1, directly across from the Defence Authority Country & Golf Club in DHA Phase 8. On one side are the fairways; on the other, the Karachi Creek waterfront and marina. Higher floors look out towards the Arabian Sea and its sunsets, while the view from any one apartment depends on its tower, floor and which way it faces.

Daily life is close by. The Creek Club, DHA Sports Club (Moin Khan Academy), Neuplex Cinemas and the Creek Vista apartments are all in the same part of Phase 8, along with schools, parks and Medical City. Do Darya and Sea View, Clifton lie further along the coast.

Is The Arkadians Karachi approved?

The Arkadians is inside DHA Phase 8, and the developer’s materials carry the DHA Karachi logo, with Tower A described as built in collaboration with DHA. An approval or NOC number for Towers B and C has not been published yet. Before you pay a token or booking amount, ask the sales office for the approval letter for your tower, and check it with the developer and the approving authority for DHA Phase 8. We will add the number here as soon as it is public.

The Arkadians payment plan 2026

Tower B and Tower C are on different plans. Tower B front-loads a quarter of the price and hands over the keys early; Tower C asks for 10% up front and spreads the rest over almost four years. In both towers, a PKR 20 lakh (PKR 2,000,000) token is adjusted against the down payment.

Tower B launch payment plan

Tower B asks for 25% at booking and the remaining 75% in 23 equal monthly instalments. Possession is after 12+3 months (15 months), and instalments 16 to 23 continue after possession, so about a quarter of the price is still being paid once you have the keys. There is no separate possession payment.

Tower C launch payment plan

Tower C asks for 10% at booking and the remaining 90% in 47 monthly instalments, with no separate handover payment. Possession is on completion of the payment plan, about 4 years from booking (47 monthly instalments).

Prices as of November 2026, from Creek Developers’ Tower B and Tower C launch payment plans. Tower C penthouse prices are not on the current launch plan and are available from the sales team.

Prices are quoted on total area, which adds a share of corridors, services and amenities to the apartment itself. A 3,445 sq ft Tower B 3-Bed Center, for example, gives you 2,671 sq ft of usable space including a 465 sq ft terrace. Compare usable areas when you weigh The Arkadians against other projects.

Our analysis of The Arkadians

Our take: The Arkadians is backed by AKD Group through Creek Developers, and it offers what few Karachi apartments can: a golf-course frontage, a creek waterfront and a 43-acre gated community with its own mosque, sports courts and health club. The Tower B 3-Bed Center is priced about 12% above ready units nearby, and its rental yield is low, so it suits end-user families who want a new build with golf and sea views and a short possession timeline more than buyers looking for rental income. Off-plan buyers also carry delivery risk until the keys are handed over.

Figures are for the Tower B 3-Bed Center on its total area of 3,445 sq ft; rents are asking rents for unfurnished 3-bedroom flats in DHA Phase 8.

We compared 11 ready 3-bedroom flats in Creek Vista and Emaar Crescent Bay, DHA Phase 8, asking PKR 29,688 to 41,837 per sq ft; the average is about PKR 35,736. Creek Vista units are older and larger, while the Emaar towers are sea-facing. Asking prices and area definitions vary, so treat the gap as approximate.

Figures are Lead Marketing estimates based on the sources listed and are not a guarantee of future prices, rent or returns. Yields are before income tax, which depends on your personal tax status. Verify approvals with the relevant authority before booking.

Analysis as of November 2026, prepared from the developer’s documents. See how we analyse projects.

The Arkadians towers and apartment types

The community is planned around 13 residential towers on a 27-acre central podium raised about 17 feet above the ground, with offices, shops and utilities alongside. Three towers have been released so far.

Tower A (sold out). The 30-floor Tower A offered 2-bed and 3-bed apartments, 4-bed duplexes and penthouses. It has sold out, so units there are available only on resale.

Tower B. Tower B rises 22 floors, with four 3-bed apartments on each typical floor and duplexes stacked at the ends. Every apartment comes with two parking spaces.

• 3-Bed Center (middle, non-corner): 3,445 sq ft total, 2,671 sq ft usable including a 465 sq ft terrace. The lounge measures about 16 by 26 feet and opens onto an 8-foot-wide terrace that runs the length of the apartment. A good fit for a family that wants the lowest Tower B price.
• 3-Bed Large (corner): 3,755 sq ft total, 2,916 sq ft usable including a 329 sq ft terrace. A drawing, dining and lounge space of about 24 by 24 feet and an 18 by 16 foot master bedroom make this the roomier choice for families who entertain.
• 4-Bed Duplex: 5,763 sq ft total, 4,503 sq ft usable over two levels. The lower level has a 32 by 22 foot drawing and dining room with a kitchen and separate grease kitchen; the bedrooms and a 24-foot family lounge are upstairs. Suited to larger families who want a house-like layout.
• Penthouse (Levels 1 and 2): 17,850 sq ft total and 14,056 sq ft usable across two full floors, with a private pool beside the lower-level terrace. Aimed at buyers who want a private, full-floor home.

Tower C. Tower C has six apartments on each typical floor, mixing 2-bed, 3-bed and 4-bed homes.

• 2-Bed Corner (Type A): 2,546 sq ft total, 1,923 sq ft usable. A 28 by 14 foot drawing, dining and lounge area, with two terraces wrapping the corner. The natural pick for a couple or small family.
• 2-Bed Center (Type B, middle, non-corner): 2,366 sq ft total, 1,784 sq ft usable. Both bedrooms are about 14 by 16 feet, and the lounge is about 27 by 16 feet. This is the project’s lowest entry price.
• 3-Bed: 3,505 sq ft total, 2,667 sq ft usable. A terrace about 61 feet long runs along the front, and the second bedroom is about 15 by 21 feet. For families who want three bedrooms on a longer payment plan.
• 4-Bed Simplex: 3,892 sq ft total, 2,967 sq ft usable, all on one level. A 30 by 17 foot drawing, dining and lounge area opens onto a terrace about 46 feet long. A single-floor alternative to a duplex.
• Penthouses (Type A and Type B): 13,532 sq ft and 12,975 sq ft total, each over two levels, with a private pool on the lower level.

Specifications and finishes

Apartments are finished with Spanish floor tiles, German laminate flooring, Roca and Grohe bathroom fittings, Italian high-gloss kitchen cabinets and wardrobes, and Corian kitchen counters. Air conditioning is a VRF (variable refrigerant flow) system, and lighting automation and switches are by Legrand.

• KONE high-speed lifts
• NAFFCO firefighting system
• Fibre (GPON) data and communication network
• Energy-efficient Low-E glass in aluminium window frames
• A separate self-cleaning stainless-steel (SS-316) garbage chute for every apartment
• Façade sealant with a 10-year warranty
• Covered parking for over 5,000 vehicles, with EV charging on every parking floor and provision for disabled drivers

The Arkadians amenities

Most of daily life can happen without leaving the gates.

• Swimming pool, kids’ pool and jacuzzi
• Gym, yoga area, steam room, sauna and massage room
• Padel and tennis courts and a jogging track
• Kids’ play area and daycare
• Indoor games lounge
• Fine-dining restaurants and cafés
• Cigar lounge
• Grand Mosque with funeral space
• Community hall, business centre and senior citizens’ lounge
• Health care facility
• Reception and lift lobby
• Drivers’ accommodation
• In-house power generation and RO water plant
• 24/7 security with CCTV and controlled access

Development status

Tower A has sold out, and Tower B and Tower C are on sale at launch prices as of November 2026. Tower A is being built by Paragon Constructors and Tower B by Principal Builders. Tower B possession is after 12+3 months (15 months), with instalments 16 to 23 continuing after possession; Tower C possession is on completion of the payment plan, about 4 years from booking (47 monthly instalments). We will add a dated site photo and progress update for each tower here.

About Creek Developers and AKD Group

The Arkadians is developed by Creek Developers Private Limited, whose CEO is Ayesha Dhedhi, and is part of AKD Group. AKD Group traces its roots to 1947 and is chaired by Aqeel Karim Dhedhi; its businesses span financial services, including AKD Securities, as well as infrastructure, manufacturing and natural resources. The concept masterplan is by ATKINS, the residential towers are designed by The Architects Studio Tariq Hasan, and interiors are by Naheed Mashooqullah and Ayesha Dhedhi. The Arkadians won Best Single Apartment / Condominium in both the Pakistan and the Asia Pacific categories of the Asia Pacific Property Awards 2024–2025.

How to book The Arkadians

1. Choose your tower and unit. Compare Tower B and Tower C by size, floor, position and payment plan, and ask for the floor plan and view of the exact unit.
2. Get the current payment plan. Ask for the latest official payment plan for that unit and the approval letter for the tower.
3. Prepare your documents. A copy of your CNIC (or NICOP or passport if you live abroad) and passport-size photographs.
4. Pay the token. Pay the PKR 20 lakh token through the developer’s official payment channel. It is adjusted against your down payment.
5. Complete the booking. Fill in and sign the booking form and pay the balance of the down payment (25% in Tower B, 10% in Tower C).
6. Keep your records. Keep the official receipt, booking confirmation and payment schedule.

If you are overseas, our Islamabad team can tell you whether the developer accepts remote bookings for your unit.

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• Ocean Gardens Karachi
• Saima Mangrove Residences
• All Karachi projects

Contact Lead Marketing

Lead Marketing is an authorised sales partner of Creek Developers Private Limited for The Arkadians. Our Islamabad team handles Karachi bookings.

• Head office: D-12 Markaz, Islamabad
• Phone / WhatsApp: +92 331 111 2233
• Email: info@theleadmarketing.com
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Prices, payment plans and availability change; figures on this page were checked on 5 November 2026 from Creek Developers’ Tower B and Tower C launch payment plans and project brochure, and on 4 November 2026 from Zameen asking prices and rents. Property is an investment with risk. Verify approvals with the relevant authority before booking.

Sources and updates

Prices and payment plans: Creek Developers’ Tower B and Tower C launch payment plans and project brochure, November 2026. Comparables: Zameen asking prices and rents read on 4 November 2026. Page updated 7 November 2026.