My experience of living in Emaar Karachi

My experience of living in Emaar Karachi

Disclaimer: This is just my personal experience and I understand that others may have different opinions and experiences. I’ll be happy to answer any questions about living in Emaar.

A bit of background, I don’t come from a super wealthy family, we’re upper middleclass, family of four. In 2021, after my father got his share of an inheritance, we decided to take a leap of faith and added all our savings into it and bought a 3-bedroom apartment in Emaar for 6.3 crores. The plan was never to live there but to sell it later at a higher price and buy a small house in a safe area. So, we kept renting a 2 bedroom apartment in Clifton block 9 for 80k plus 15 k maintenance and put the Emaar apartment for rent. Later as the family dynamics changed, we needed more space, so we had to move to a 3 bedroom in Clifton which was 150k rent plus 25k maintenance. But when the landlord raised the rent again, we realized it was cheaper to move into our own place, even with the 90k maintenance fee at Emaar. So, in May 2024, we reluctantly moved here. I honestly thought Emaar was just for the elite, people told me about high cost of living here, drunk people causing trouble, being rude, and acting in ways that would make anyone uncomfortable, so I was a little skeptical. But living here has had such a positive impact on my mental health that I wanted to share for those who might be considering moving here. What surprised me the most was how clean, peaceful and safe it is here. Coming from the busy area of Clifton, it feels like a calming escape. As a young woman, it’s been amazing to feel safe walking around at any time of the day or night. There’s a strong sense of security, not having to constantly watch my back while using ATMs, worrying about mugging or unexpected trouble. The community is full of helpful, educated professionals. There are book clubs, bazaars where residents put up stalls, netball/volleyball at the beach in summer, bonfires in winter, and so many other free activities happening throughout the year where everyone is welcome and you never feel alone. There’s even 24/7 free of charge medical advice available by group of doctors which helps avoid unnecessary visits to the hospital especially if you have an elderly or chronically ill patient at home. There’s always someone to help if something breaks down. Even the stray dogs and cats are well cared for by the residents, which is amazing. The maintenance and security workers here are treated with respect, which really stands out. It’s also a great place for kids because they can hang out freely, there’s no need to worry about them hearing and picking up bad language on the streets or getting run over by bikes. It feels awesome to see them playing around, cycling, skating, and just being kids. Overall, it’s been an easy place to live and the freedom of mobility and sense of community has really improved the quality of life. The clean, fresh air, the sound of the waves, and the stunning sunsets are an added bonus.