Faisal Hills has moved from “upcoming society” to a place where families actually live, schools actually run, and towers are actually rising. If you are researching it in 2026 — as a buyer, an end-user, or an apartment investor — this guide covers what matters: who owns it, whether it is legal, how many blocks it has, which block is best for your specific goal, what plots and apartments cost, and where Tower 17 fits into the picture.
Is Faisal Hills in Islamabad or Rawalpindi?
This is the single most-searched question about the society, and the honest answer is: technically Rawalpindi District, practically Islamabad.
Faisal Hills sits on the main Grand Trunk (G.T.) Road (N-5) near Taxila, which places it in Rawalpindi District rather than inside the Islamabad Capital Territory boundary. It is positioned just outside ICT while remaining easily accessible from Islamabad, Rawalpindi and Taxila.
So why does everyone call it “Faisal Hills Islamabad”? Because of how it functions day to day. The society offers direct accessibility to Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Taxila and Wah Cantt, and it also sits close to Margalla Avenue and the Peshawar–Islamabad (M-1) Motorway. Connectivity is expected to improve further with the expansion of the Rawalpindi Ring Road (RRR).
For a commuter, that means Islamabad’s western sectors, the M-1 interchange and Margalla Avenue are the reference points — not a Rawalpindi city address. Both search terms, “Faisal Hills Islamabad” and “Faisal Hills Rawalpindi”, point to the same project.
Landmarks that anchor the location: Taxila Chowk and the G.T. Road frontage at the main entrance, the Margalla Hills forming the natural backdrop, and internally the Arc Monument, Glow Park and Hill Walk Downtown.
Who Owns Faisal Hills?
Faisal Hills is owned by Chaudhry Abdul Majeed, chairman of Faisal Town Group, and developed by Faisal Town Group (Pvt) Ltd. Development is carried out under Zedem International, the group’s development arm.
This ownership history is the strongest single argument for the project, because the group has a delivery record rather than only a brochure. The group’s portfolio includes Faisal Town Phase 1 and Phase 2, Faisal Hills (Taxila), Faisal Margalla City (B-17), Faisal Residencia (E-17), Faisal Tower (F-18), Faisal Jewel, Faisal Heights and Sea Square — and its earlier projects are well regarded for timely delivery and quality development. In Faisal Town Phase 1, for example, Block A was delivered on time and fully developed, with a large number of residents already living there.
When people ask whether Faisal Hills will actually be completed, this is the relevant evidence: the same management has finished comparable societies nearby.
Is Faisal Hills Legal or Illegal? The NOC Question
Faisal Hills is legal and approved.
The Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) granted the final No Objection Certificate to the Faisal Hills housing scheme for its 11,823.5 kanals of land. The NOC is valid and covers the full 11,823.5 kanals, making it a legally approved scheme, and that approval extends across all blocks.
That full-area coverage is the detail worth pausing on. Many schemes in the twin cities hold an NOC for a partial land parcel while selling files in unapproved extensions. Faisal Hills is one of the few large societies in the area with complete legal clearance across its documented land.
What you should still verify yourself before any purchase
- The allotment letter and the seller’s CNIC
- That the specific plot or unit number falls inside the approved block
- Development and possession status for that exact sector — development means roads, electricity and sewerage are done; possession means the developer has formally handed over your plot with a possession letter, and only then can construction begin
- For apartments: the building’s own approvals and the developer’s possession documentation
How Many Blocks Does Faisal Hills Have?
Faisal Hills is classified into Block A, Block B, Block C, Block D and the Executive Block. A newer Prime Block has since been added, along with a Block B Extension.
Across these blocks, the society offers roughly 32,000 residential and commercial plots in a range of sizes. Its entrance boulevard alone stretches 225 feet wide — wider than most main roads inside Islamabad.
Here is what each block actually is.
Executive Block
The Executive Block consistently commands the highest prices across every plot size, reflecting G.T. Road frontage, 90%+ development completion, full possession, and active commercial landmarks including Faisal Jewel, Hill Walk Downtown and Roots International School already operating inside the block. Faisal Jewel is the block’s flagship — its basement and parking floors are complete with upper-floor construction ongoing, a 5-star Hilton Hotel is part of the plan, and the project won two awards at the International Property Awards 2025 in Bangkok.
Block A — the largest residential block
Block A is the largest residential block in the society. The 225-foot main boulevard and all internal roads are complete, a hospital is almost finished, and schools and mosques are already operating. The Arc Monument sits at the block’s entrance, with a restaurant on the top floor and an open public viewing area. Families are already living here, and Block A prices have appreciated roughly 15–20% year on year, making it the most in-demand residential block in the society.
Block B and Block B Extension
Block B is the only block in Faisal Hills where residential plots can have a direct view of the Margalla Hills. It offers those views at prices lower than Block A, with parks, mosques and community facilities in place across developed sectors. Block B Extension offers plots up to 10 marla only.
Block C
Block C carries the lowest entry prices in the main scheme and is expected to benefit from the future CPEC route along M-1. The cheapest 5 marla plots in the society are here, starting around PKR 35 lakh.
Block D
Block D has possession available and 5 marla plots starting from around PKR 40 lakh. It operates on a flexible payment structure of a down payment plus 14 quarterly installments and possession charges.
Prime Block
Prime Block is a newer launch spanning roughly 3,500 kanals near Taxila Chowk, featuring mixed-use and residential plots — about 3,000 residential and 285 commercial plots in the luxury segment. Its 100-foot main roads are complete, underground sewerage and electrical infrastructure are functional, and over 60% of development is done, with the block sitting at the main society entrance near Taxila Chowk with G.T. Road frontage. It carries the lowest entry prices in the society alongside Block D — but that lower cost reflects the earlier development stage and a longer wait before possession.
Which Block in Faisal Hills Is Best?
There is no single “best block”. There is a best block for your goal.
| Your goal | Best choice | Why |
| Build a house immediately | Executive Block or Block A | Most developed; possession available; roads complete |
| Lowest entry price | Block C, then Block D | 5 marla from PKR 35 lakh in Block C |
| Margalla Hills view | Block B | Only block with direct residential Margalla views |
| Commercial / rental income | Executive Block | Strongest commercial address; daily footfall already exists |
| Long-term capital growth | Block C or Prime Block | Future M-1 / CPEC connectivity upside |
| Largest plots, premium address | Block A (2 kanal) or Prime Block (1 kanal) | Premium positions, larger spaces, best amenities |
Faisal Hills Plot Prices in 2026
Prices move constantly and vary by street, corner status and possession stage, so treat these as a market band rather than a quote.
Entry point across the society is roughly PKR 35 lakh for 5 marla, with 1 kanal from about PKR 1.15 crore. At the top end, 1 kanal possession plots in the Executive Block reach around PKR 3.5 crore.
Indicative prices by block
- Block A: 5 marla possession plots around PKR 30–45 lakh; 10 marla around PKR 55–85 lakh
- Block C (verified 2026 listings): 5 marla averaging about PKR 46 lakh across a 35–60 lakh range; 7 marla around 57–61 lakh; 10 marla around 62 lakh
- Executive Block: 5 marla from about PKR 70 lakh; 1 kanal from about PKR 2.90 crore
- Prime Block / Block D: 5 marla from about PKR 18 lakh at the file stage
Three pricing rules that hold across all blocks
- Possession plots carry a 20–35% premium over file plots in every block.
- Corner plots carry a 10–15% premium; park-facing and main-road plots incur additional charges.
- Residential plots are generally full-cash purchases, while commercial plots are available on installment plans. Some new bookings in the main residential blocks do offer a 10-quarterly-installment plan over 2.5 years with 20% down.
Development Progress: What Is Actually Built
This is where Faisal Hills separates itself from societies that exist mainly on billboards.
Roads, electricity, street lighting and underground utilities are complete in the Executive Block and Block A, with other blocks progressing quickly. Families are living in the Executive Block area, schools are running there, and outlets in that stretch have a built-in residential customer base rather than relying on G.T. Road pass-through traffic alone.
Landmarks already delivered or under way
- Arc Monument — a replica of the Arc de Triomphe built inside the society, standing at the entrance of Block A with a top-floor restaurant and public viewing area
- Roots International School — already operating in the Executive Block
- Hill Walk Downtown — a European-style pedestrian-only commercial street inspired by Nizami Street in Baku, adjacent to the Arc Monument; it received NOC approval in February 2026
- Faisal Jewel — a 26-storey tower in the Executive Block, with lower ground and three basement parking levels completed and upward construction in progress
- Glow Park and a Miyawaki Forest — already part of the society’s green areas
- Sports complex — a multipurpose sports arena inaugurated by Chaudhry Abdul Majeed, with a 171-kanal sports complex and a 101-kanal university expected to progress through the year
Hospital in Block A — planned to be larger than Al-Shifa Hospital Islamabad, with land cleared for construction
Apartments in Faisal Hills: The Fastest-Growing Segment
Plots dominate the search volume, but apartments are where the money is moving in 2026 — and for a clear reason. A plot requires cash up front plus construction cost plus eighteen months of your life. An apartment gets you an income-producing asset on an installment plan.
The apartment market inside Faisal Hills now spans several projects at different price points. Live listings show studio units around 424 sq ft near PKR 70 lakh on a 20% down payment with 19 quarterly installments, 1-bedroom units of 540 sq ft with 20% down and 3-year installments, and 2-bedroom units around PKR 1.49 crore on 27-month installment structures. Larger 3-bedroom units of 1,310 sq ft are listed near PKR 2.34 crore.
What separates the serious projects from the speculative ones is simple: who is building it, what stage it is at, and whether possession documentation exists.
Tower 17 — Faisal Hills Islamabad
Tower 17 is a 23-storey residential high-rise inside Faisal Hills, developed by ISMMART Group of Industries. ISMMART operates across 33 countries and 70 major cities, with operations spanning 21 sectors including energy, real estate, e-commerce, technology and international trade. Tower 17 was formally inaugurated on 23 June 2023.
Crucially, Tower 17 holds a Certificate of Possession — meaning the land position is settled and construction rights are documented, not promised. In a market where buyers routinely lose money on projects that never break ground, that single document separates Tower 17 from the pack.
Location within the society
Tower 17 sits close to the Faisal Hills Arc Monument and the Civic Centre. It is being built on plot number 2, with a 200-foot frontage and an entrance directly from the main boulevard road. Because of its proximity to G.T. Road and Margalla Avenue, it is easily accessible from every major part of the housing society and approachable from major locations across Islamabad.
That positioning matters more than it might sound. The Arc Monument is the society’s most visited public landmark, and the Civic Centre is where daily commercial life concentrates. A 200-foot frontage on the main boulevard is the kind of address that holds its value when newer towers appear further inside the scheme.
Project summary
| Detail | Specification |
| Floors | 3 Basements + Ground + 23 Floors |
| Total area | 786,425 sq. ft. |
| Payment plan | 4 years |
| Handover | December 2028 |
| Developer | ISMMART Group of Industries |
| Plot | Plot No. 2 — 200 ft frontage, entrance from main boulevard |
| Documentation | Certificate of Possession held |
Key highlights
- Spacious layouts with modern, creative design
- Fitness centre (gym and spa)
- Day care centre and children’s play area
Swimming pool - Covered parking across three basement levels
Elevators - After-sales maintenance
- 4-year easy installment plan
Tower 17 payment plan
| Apartment type | Size (sq ft) | Rate / sq ft | Total price | Down payment (20%) | 4 annual installments |
| Studio Apartment | 500 | 12,500 | 6,250,000 | 1,250,000 | 1,250,000 |
| 1 Bed Apartment | 650 | 12,500 | 8,125,000 | 1,625,000 | 1,625,000 |
| 2 Bed Apartment Type-A | 800 | 12,500 | 10,000,000 | 2,000,000 | 2,000,000 |
| 2 Bed Apartment Type-B | 950 | 12,500 | 11,875,000 | 2,375,000 | 2,375,000 |
| 3 Bed Apartment | 1,200 | 12,500 | 15,000,000 | 3,000,000 | 3,000,000 |
Special note: Ground floor rate is Rs. 17,000/- per sq ft and first floor is Rs. 14,500/- per sq ft. Prices are subject to change depending on floor selection. Different apartment sizes are available.
Why the pricing is worth a second look
At Rs. 12,500 per square foot, Tower 17 undercuts a good deal of what is currently listed inside Faisal Hills. Run the comparison yourself: a 500 sq ft studio at PKR 62.5 lakh, against a 424 sq ft studio listed elsewhere in the society at PKR 69.96 lakh — that is roughly 18% more money for 15% less space.
The 20% down payment structure is also unusually clean. You put down PKR 12.5 lakh on a studio and pay four equal annual installments. No monthly-installment churn, no balloon payment buried on page four of the plan.
The investment terms
- Guaranteed ROI
- Attractive monthly rental with 10% annual escalation
- Buyback option until completion / handover, with 10% annual escalation
The buyback clause is the one to read carefully — in a good way. It means the developer commits to repurchasing your unit before handover at an escalated value, which gives you a defined exit if your circumstances change mid-plan. Very few projects in the twin cities offer that.
A word of practical advice: whenever a project offers guaranteed returns, a rental yield or a buyback, get the exact terms in writing on the allotment documentation — the escalation base, the trigger conditions and the payout timeline. Any legitimate developer will provide this without hesitation, and ISMMART’s documentation, including the Certificate of Possession, is available for review.
Is Faisal Hills a Good Place to Live?
For the right buyer, yes — and the qualification matters.
It works well if you:
- Work in western Islamabad, along Margalla Avenue, or in the M-1 corridor
- Want Islamabad-standard infrastructure at a price Islamabad proper no longer offers
- Value a legally clean, RDA-approved title over a cheaper file in an unapproved scheme
- Want a community that already has schools, mosques, parks and commercial activity rather than one that promises them
It works less well if you: need to be in Blue Area or the F-sectors daily, or want a resale market as liquid as DHA or Bahria.
The honest summary is that Faisal Hills has moved well past the planning stage into visible, on-ground delivery. Families are living in it, schools are running, petrol stations are open, and construction is active across multiple blocks.
The Case for Tower 17 Specifically
Faisal Hills is the growth story. Tower 17 is how you participate in it without tying up cash in a plot you then have to build on.
Three things make it stand out inside the society.
- Plot 2, 200-foot boulevard frontage, walking distance to the Arc Monument and Civic Centre. In any maturing society, the addresses closest to the civic and landmark core hold value best.
- A Certificate of Possession, a named international developer with a 33-country footprint, and a project that was formally inaugurated in 2023 rather than announced and shelved.
- Rs. 12,500/sq ft, 20% down, four annual installments, December 2028 handover, plus guaranteed ROI, escalating rental income and a buyback option through to handover.
A studio starts at PKR 62.5 lakh with a PKR 12.5 lakh entry. A 3-bed at 1,200 sq ft comes in at PKR 1.5 crore — which, measured per square foot, is meaningfully below comparable 3-bed inventory currently listed in the society.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Faisal Hills approved?
Yes. The RDA has issued a final NOC covering 11,823.5 kanals.
Who owns Faisal Hills?
Chaudhry Abdul Majeed, chairman of Faisal Town Group, with development by Zedem International.
How many blocks are there?
Blocks A, B, B Extension, C, D, Executive Block and Prime Block.
Which block has possession?
Executive Block, Block A and Block D have possession available, with parts of Block B and Block C also available.
What is the cheapest plot?
5 marla in Block C, from around PKR 35 lakh.
Are apartments available on installments?
Yes. Tower 17 offers a 4-year plan at 20% down with four equal annual installments.
When does Tower 17 hand over?
December 2028.
Does Tower 17 have possession documentation?
Yes — a Certificate of Possession is held for the project.
Property prices and availability change frequently. Verify all documentation — allotment letters, NOCs, possession certificates and CNICs — with the relevant authority before committing funds. For Tower 17 availability, floor selection and current pricing, contact the sales team directly.