ISLAMABAD (Urdu Times) CDA to Auction Prime Hotel Plots on September 26 this month as Islamabad Emerges as a Safe, Secure, Beautiful, environment and tourism friendly Internationally Connected Capital

Islamabad (Urdu Times): CDA to Auction Prime Hotel Plots on September 26 this month as Islamabad Emerges as a Safe, Secure, Beautiful, environment and tourism friendly Internationally Connected Capital

Prime hospitality locations offer investors an opportunity to become part of Islamabad’s next chapter of growth

Islamabad: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is opening an important new chapter in Islamabad’s hospitality and investment landscape with the open auction of five prime hotel plots on September 26, 2026.

The auction will be held at 10:00 am at Jinnah Convention Centre, Islamabad, offering investors a rare opportunity to secure strategically located sites in one of Pakistan’s most prominent and internationally recognized cities.

At a time when Islamabad is gaining increased international visibility through high level diplomacy, peace initiatives, international engagements, business activity and tourism, CDA is inviting investors to participate in the development of the capital’s next generation of hotels and hospitality facilities.

The auction is not simply about acquiring land. It is an opportunity to invest in Islamabad’s future.

Where Nature and Opportunity Meet

Islamabad has increasingly emerged as a venue for high level diplomatic engagement and international dialogue. The capital hosted negotiations between the United States and Iran in April 2026 as part of Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts to facilitate dialogue and peace. Pakistan subsequently welcomed the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding in June 2026.

Such engagements have further highlighted Islamabad’s capacity to host senior international delegations, diplomatic missions, business leaders and major international events.

Set against the magnificent Margalla Hills, enriched by extensive greenery and open spaces and distinguished by its planned urban environment, Islamabad offers a rare combination of natural beauty, tranquillity, modern infrastructure and the dignity of a national capital.

For visitors arriving from around the country and the world, Islamabad provides an experience where diplomacy meets nature, business meets leisure, and modernity meets tranquillity.

Above all, visitors experience the warmth and hospitality of the people of Pakistan.

A City Ready for the Next Generation of Hospitality

As Islamabad’s international profile continues to grow, the requirement for quality hotels, luxury accommodation, conference facilities, restaurants, resorts and integrated hospitality destinations is also becoming increasingly important.

CDA’s hotel plot auction comes at a strategically significant time.

The objective is to encourage private-sector investment in hospitality infrastructure capable of serving international delegations, diplomats, business executives, conference participants, tourists, families and leisure travellers.

The investment opportunity is therefore much larger than the development of individual hotel properties. It is about helping build the infrastructure of a city that is increasingly connected with the international diplomatic, business, tourism and conference community.

Five Prime Hotel Locations — A Limited Opportunity

CDA is offering five hotel plots at strategically important locations in Islamabad, including:

1. Plot No. 22 — D-12 Markaz

2. Convention Center Hotel Plot No. 6 — F-5/1

3. Five Star Hotel Plot No. 8 — F-5/1

4. Hotel Plot — E-11 Northern Strip, Srinagar Highway, between Sports Complex and Margalla Hotel

5. Hotel Plot at the location specified in the official auction schedule

For investors looking for a strategic foothold in Islamabad’s hospitality sector, opportunities of this nature are inherently limited.

Investor-Friendly Payment Terms

CDA has introduced flexible terms designed to facilitate serious investors and accelerate development.

The announced facilities include:

* One-year flexible payment plan

* Possession at 75% payment, subject to submission of a valid bank guarantee from a local scheduled bank corresponding to the remaining amount

* Building plan approval at 25% deposit

* 5% rebate on total payment made within 30 days

* Additional 5% rebate on full payment in US dollars

CDA is also committed to facilitating investors regarding electricity-line shifting, sewerage upgradation, land clearance and other allied services.

Independent approach roads and necessary facilitation will also be provided for the hotel plots.

Special Facilitation for Overseas Investors

The auction also provides an opportunity for overseas Pakistanis and international investors to participate.

CDA will facilitate token issuance at least one day before the auction date, while payment can be made through Roshan Digital Accounts (RDA) or local banking channels.

This provides overseas investors with an avenue to participate in the development of Islamabad’s hospitality sector while contributing to the expansion of internationally oriented tourism and business infrastructure.

Why Islamabad, Why Now?

The investment proposition rests on a simple reality:

A capital that hosts the world needs hospitality infrastructure capable of welcoming the world.

As Islamabad continues to serve as Pakistan’s diplomatic and administrative centre and hosts international engagements, the city has an opportunity to strengthen its hospitality ecosystem.

The capital’s combination of natural beauty, security and civic environment, diplomatic importance, accessibility, business activity and tourism potential creates a distinctive setting for hospitality investment.

The development of new hotels and hospitality destinations can also generate wider economic activity by supporting employment, restaurants, retail, transport, events, conferences, tourism services and other allied businesses.

For Islamabad, every new quality hospitality project can become more than a building. It can become a gateway through which visitors experience Pakistan.

Building the Islamabad the World Wants to Visit

Islamabad has always possessed something that cannot be created overnight: a unique sense of place.

The Margalla Hills provide its natural backdrop. Its greenery gives the city its character. Its planned avenues and open spaces distinguish it from many major cities. Its diplomatic significance gives it an international dimension. And the hospitality of its people gives visitors a human connection that extends beyond business and official engagements.

The opportunity before investors is to complement these strengths with world-class hospitality infrastructure.

Hotels, resorts, restaurants, conference centres and mixed-use hospitality projects can help Islamabad welcome more visitors, host larger international events and strengthen its position as a destination for diplomacy, business, conferences, tourism and leisure.

An Invitation to Investors

The September 26, 2026 auction therefore represents an opportunity to participate in the next phase of Islamabad’s development.

For established hotel groups, hospitality companies, Pakistani investors, overseas Pakistanis and businesses seeking strategic opportunities in the capital, these plots offer the possibility of establishing a presence in a city whose international role continues to evolve.

The locations are prime. The opportunity is timely. The potential is significant.

CDA invites investors to come forward and be part of the transformation of Islamabad into an even more welcoming, internationally connected and hospitality friendly capital.

AUCTION DETAILS

Date: September 26, 2026

Time: 10:00 am

Venue: Jinnah Convention Centre, Islamabad

Official auction brochures are available from CDA One Window Directorate and designated branches. The brochure is also available through the official CDA website. CDA currently lists the hotel plot auction among its official auction notices.

For further information:

Directorate of Estate Management-II, CDA

Ph: +92-51-9252481

Cell: +92-333-5409880

CDA — Investing in Islamabad. Building for the World.