DHA Margalla Enclave Islamabad

By Talha Ahmad · Updated 7 November 2026

DHA Margalla Enclave Islamabad is a gated housing project by DHA Islamabad-Rawalpindi in a joint venture with the Capital Development Authority (CDA), set on Jinnah Avenue in Zone 4 at the foot of the Margalla Hills. Plots are allotted by computerised ballot, and DHA delivered the first possession in 11 months. Residential plots of 125, 250 and 500 sq yd start from PKR 2.14 crore (PKR 21,434,375) for a 5 marla plot on lump sum, as of November 2026, with plans of up to 3 years. Property portals also list it as Margalla Enclave Islamabad (DHA-1 CDA).

Margalla Enclave at a glance

Margalla Enclave location

The project sits on Jinnah Avenue, the road formerly known as Kuri Road, in Islamabad’s Zone 4, with the Margalla Hills as its backdrop. The community sits beside the Margalla Botanical Garden. DHA has opened two new road accesses, and a direct link to Park Road via NIH, under construction since January 2026, is nearing completion.

Srinagar Highway is about 5 minutes’ drive away, Faizabad about 8 minutes and Zero Point about 10 minutes.

Is Margalla Enclave approved?

Margalla Enclave is developed by DHA Islamabad-Rawalpindi together with the Capital Development Authority, Islamabad’s own planning authority, and every allottee is bound by CDA’s bye-laws. A separate NOC or layout-approval number has not been published yet. Before you buy, ask DHA for the approval details of your sector and check them with CDA. We will add the number here as soon as it is public.

Margalla Enclave payment plan 2026

DHA offers four ways to pay, and the price depends on the one you choose: the lump sum carries the lowest price, and each extra year of instalments adds to it. On any instalment plan you pay 20% within 30 days of the ballot and the rest in quarterly instalments. The plan cannot be changed once chosen.

Residential plots

The 1-year plan has 4 quarterly instalments, the 2-year plan 8 and the 3-year plan 12. The lump sum is paid in full within 30 days of the ballot.

Commercial plots

Prices as of November 2026, from DHA Islamabad-Rawalpindi’s official Margalla Enclave payment plan and application form. Prices exclude applicable DHA charges and government taxes. Corner, boulevard and park-facing plots carry a premium of 10% for one category, up to 15% for more than one.

Every application also carries a non-refundable processing fee: PKR 10,000, 15,000 and 20,000 for 125, 250 and 500 sq yd residential plots, and PKR 30,000 to 60,000 for commercial plots.

Buying on the resale market

Launch III’s ballot was held on 15 September 2026 and its down payments closed on 4 November 2026, so most buyers today come in through the resale market. DHA allows a plot’s rights to be transferred once the 20% down payment (or the full lump sum) and its charges are paid, and the remaining instalments pass to the new buyer.

Asking prices on Zameen, checked 7 November 2026; “typical” is the median. Most Launch III plots are listed at DHA’s own 3-year plan price, while plots from the earlier ballots are listed lower, from about PKR 1.80 crore for 5 marla and PKR 3.50 crore for 10 marla. Listings rarely say how much has been paid and how many instalments remain, so ask the seller for the DHA payment record before you agree a price.

Our analysis of Margalla Enclave

Our take: A Margalla Enclave plot costs roughly 70% to 110% more than a plot of the same size in Bahria Enclave or Park View City, the two established gated societies nearby in Zone 4. The premium buys a plot backed by DHA Islamabad-Rawalpindi and CDA, at the foot of the Margalla Hills inside Islamabad, from a developer that handed over its first plots within 11 months. It suits buyers who plan to build or hold for the long term; the trade-offs are that much of the project is still being developed, earlier-ballot plots resell below DHA’s current price, and no approval number has been published yet.

We compared 125 residential plots for sale on Zameen in Bahria Enclave and Park View City, read on 7 November 2026: 5 marla plots ask PKR 0.80 to 1.50 crore, 10 marla plots PKR 1.28 to 2.85 crore and 1 kanal plots PKR 2.40 to 6.00 crore. Most of those plots are developed and ready for possession, and marla sizes can differ between societies, so treat the gap as approximate.

Figures are Lead Marketing estimates based on the sources listed and are not a guarantee of future prices or returns. Verify approvals with the relevant authority before booking.

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

Plot categories

Residential plots. The 125 sq yd (5 marla) plot is the entry point for a compact family home, and the 250 sq yd (10 marla) plot is the middle size most families look for. The 500 sq yd (1 kanal) plot suits a larger house with a garden. All three are allotted by computerised ballot.

Commercial plots. The 100 and 133.25 sq yd plots allow a lower ground, ground and one upper floor, or ground plus two, which suits shops with offices above. The 200 and 500 sq yd plots allow a lower ground, ground and five floors, or ground plus six, for larger offices or mixed-use buildings.

Margalla Enclave amenities

The planned Lake District is meant to be the community’s centrepiece: a waterfront for walks, leisure and dining. Bazar-e-Bazurg brings heritage-style architecture, shops and restaurants together, and the Jacaranda Family Club is planned with a gym, swimming pool, padel courts, a bowling alley, boating, a banquet hall and restaurants, including a waterfront boat restaurant.

• Gated community with 24/7 security and surveillance
• Underground electricity and utilities
• Parks, green belts, walking trails and a botanical garden
• Mosques, including a grand mosque
• Schools and other education facilities
• Hospitals and shopping malls
• A wide road network and drainage system

Development status

Margalla Enclave has moved quickly from ballot to building:

DHA describes the project as under development, with infrastructure completed in the first areas and owners able to start building. For each plot, possession for construction follows three steps: DHA announces possession for that area, the full price and all charges are paid, and DHA approves the building design.

About DHA Islamabad-Rawalpindi

Defence Housing Authority Islamabad-Rawalpindi develops and manages DHA’s housing in the twin cities, with its head office at Defence Mall, Defence Avenue, Phase I. It runs Margalla Enclave jointly with the Capital Development Authority, and the project’s ballots have been held at the Jacaranda Family Club in DHA Phase II.

How to book Margalla Enclave

1. Check for an open launch. New plots are sold only through DHA’s ballots. When a launch is open, the application form is on the official Margalla Enclave website, and any CNIC or NICOP holder can apply, with no limit on the number of applications.
2. Choose your plot size and plan. Pick lump sum, 1, 2 or 3 years. The plan cannot be changed later.
3. Pay the processing fee. By pay order or demand draft in favour of “Margalla Enclave” (NTN F907422-6), online through KuickPay, or over the counter at any Askari Bank branch with a challan from the DHA website.
4. Wait for the ballot. Results are emailed and posted on the DHA website.
5. Pay within 30 days. Deposit the lump sum or the 20% down payment, with DHA charges and taxes, within 30 days of the ballot, or the allotment is cancelled. You then receive an intimation letter.
6. Buying resale instead. Ask for the intimation letter or allotment letter, DHA’s payment record and the instalments still due, and complete the transfer through DHA.

If you are overseas, NICOP holders can apply, and our Islamabad team can guide you through the steps.

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Contact Lead Marketing

Lead Marketing is an authorised sales partner of DHA Islamabad-Rawalpindi for Margalla Enclave, based in Islamabad.

• Head office: D-12 Markaz, Islamabad
• Phone / WhatsApp: +92 331 111 2233
• Email: info@theleadmarketing.com
• Contact us

Prices, payment plans and availability change; figures on this page were checked on 7 November 2026 from DHA Islamabad-Rawalpindi’s official Margalla Enclave website and application form, and from Zameen asking prices. Property is an investment with risk. Verify approvals with the relevant authority before booking.

Sources and updates

Prices and payment plans: DHA Islamabad-Rawalpindi’s official Margalla Enclave website, November 2026. Development updates: DHA Islamabad-Rawalpindi’s official Instagram. Resale and nearby plot prices: Zameen asking prices read on 7 November 2026. Page updated 7 November 2026.