Defence Housing Authority Islamabad-Rawalpindi
One of the major planned housing schemes in the Islamabad-Rawalpindi twin cities. BuildOn builds in Phase 2 and Phase 5.
What DHAI is
The Defence Housing Authority Islamabad-Rawalpindi (DHAI), often called DHA Islamabad or DHA Islamabad-Rawalpindi, develops gated residential phases for military and civilian families. It sits in the twin cities, straddling the Islamabad and Rawalpindi side of the metropolitan area.
Phases are laid out with sectors, parks and commercial belts. Transfers and membership rules are handled through DHAI, not through CDA.
Where the phases sit
- Phase 2 - between Potohar Avenue / GT Road and the Islamabad Expressway, near the Kahuta Triangle. BuildOn's Sector B upcoming plot and sold E and J model homes are here.
- Phase 5 - on the Islamabad Expressway, opposite Phase 2. BuildOn's 10 Marla house in Sector F is here and available for sale.
- Other phases continue along the same corridor. Ask us if you want options outside Phase 2 and 5.
Who buys here
Local families in the twin cities, people relocating from other Pakistani cities, and overseas Pakistanis who want a finished or plot-based home with DHAI paperwork.
Sale and purchase, in plain terms
Confirm the plot or house
Sector, size, and whether it is open for transfer.
Membership and clearances
Buyers usually need DHAI membership and an NOC-style clearance before transfer. We share the current checklist for your deal. We do not invent form numbers on this site.
Transfer at DHAI
Transfer is processed through DHAI offices. You can attend in person or use a power of attorney if you live abroad.
Pay the company
BuildOn only takes payment into the company bank account, with a receipt every time.
Always check the latest rules on dhai-r.com.pk or ask us for the pack before you pay.
Map: Phase 2 and Phase 5
Approximate centres for Phase 2 and Phase 5. Zoom in for roads. Not a survey map.
OpenStreetMap tiles. Markers are for orientation only.
Area photos
Expressway access and twin-city setting. Small tiles from Wikimedia Commons.
Talk to us at a time that suits you
Pick a time that suits you. Each slot is shown in UK, UAE and Pakistan time, so you do not have to work it out.
| Call slot | United Kingdom | UAE | Pakistan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning in Pakistan | --:-- | --:-- | 11:00 |
| Afternoon in Pakistan | --:-- | --:-- | 15:00 |
| Evening in Pakistan | --:-- | --:-- | 19:00 |
| Late call, for UK evenings | --:-- | --:-- | 23:00 |
Pakistan office: Saturday to Thursday, 10:00 to 18:00 Pakistan time. UK: Weekday evenings and weekends by appointment (UK time). UK times change automatically when the clocks go forward or back.