Faisal Town Phase 2 sits directly on the Thalian Interchange along the M-2, so the motorway is already within reach — no waiting on construction. DHA Gandhara Phase 9 shares the same M-2 stretch and sits right beside Capital Smart City, and while its own interchange hasn’t been completed yet, it’s backed by a much larger land bank, a DHA-level master plan, and a location surrounded by some of the most established phases in the twin cities. This is really a choice between access you can use today and a location built for the next decade.
Where Is DHA Gandhara Located?
DHA Gandhara is located in the Chakri area, towards the northern side of Islamabad. The project covers around 32,500 kanals, which makes it considerably larger than many other housing projects developing in this part of the city.
Looking at the surroundings, Capital Smart City is on one side, and Faisal Town Phase 2 is on the other. Qurtaba City and Blue World City are also nearby, while DHA Phases 6 and 7 add to the wider DHA presence in the region.
That’s not a small detail. Buying into DHA Phase 9 Islamabad means buying into a neighbourhood that already has DHA’s older, fully developed phases next door, which is something Faisal Town Phase 2 doesn’t have.
Some of the project’s own marketing points to a jointly developed interchange with Capital Smart City on the M-2, and one source is more upfront that a separate “DHA Interchange” is proposed rather than built. That’s worth being clear-eyed about. What DHA Gandhara has right now is solid Chakri Road frontage and a strong position to benefit once the Rawalpindi Ring Road is completed — and given DHA’s history of following through on infrastructure in its other phases, that’s not a small bet to make.
Where Is Faisal Town Phase 2 Located?
Faisal Town Phase 2 is built around the Thalian Interchange itself. The society runs parallel to the M-2 and Chakri Road for several kilometres, and the interchange essentially functions as its front gate. It also sits near the Rawalpindi Ring Road alignment, with Capital Smart City and Top City-1 along its boundary. For someone who wants a working motorway connection on day one, that’s a real, tangible advantage — there’s no arguing around it.
Which Project Has Better Motorway and Airport Access?
Right now, Faisal Town Phase 2 has the clearer access story. The Thalian Interchange exists and works today, while DHA Gandhara’s own interchange is still being built, so residents currently rely more on Chakri Road. That’s simply the current state of things.
But “current access” and “long-term location value” aren’t the same question. What makes DHA Gandhara’s location interesting is its position near the M-2 Motorway and Capital Smart City. Once the planned interchange and Rawalpindi Ring Road are fully functional, getting to and from the area could become much easier. As for airport access, both projects are often promoted as being close to Islamabad International Airport. Since the travel claims vary depending on the source, it makes more sense to say that both fall within the same broader airport and motorway
DHA Gandhara or Faisal Town Phase 2: Which Location Is Better?
If someone needs motorway access this year, Faisal Town Phase 2 delivers it. But for a buyer thinking in terms of long-term positioning — DHA’s brand, the size of the master plan, and a location wedged between Capital Smart City and DHA’s older, proven phases, DHA Gandhara Phase 9 Islamabad makes a stronger strategic case, even with its interchange still under construction.