Property in Gulshan

What is it like to live in Gulshan?

Gulshan is split into Gulshan-1 and Gulshan-2, each built around a busy traffic circle with shops, banks, cafés and offices. Away from the circles, the numbered residential roads are quieter, lined with apartment buildings that usually have a guard at the gate, a generator and a lift. Gulshan Lake runs along the eastern edge and separates Gulshan from Baridhara.

Many embassies, international organisations and multinational offices are in or next to Gulshan, so the area is used to foreign residents. You will hear several languages in the supermarkets and restaurants, and most building managers are familiar with the paperwork that employers and embassies ask for.

Who does Gulshan suit?

• Diplomats and embassy staff who want to be close to their mission and to colleagues.
• Corporate and NGO staff on assignments of five months to two years who want a furnished apartment ready on arrival.
• Families who want shorter school runs to schools in Gulshan and neighbouring Baridhara.
• Newcomers to Dhaka who want an easy first year before deciding whether to move somewhere quieter or cheaper.

What kind of housing is available in Gulshan?

Most homes are apartments in mid-rise buildings of six to twelve storeys. Sizes vary widely: from compact two-bedroom flats of around 950 sq ft to family apartments of 2,200–3,900 sq ft with servants' quarters and several parking spaces. Occasional houses and duplex or triplex units also come up. Newer buildings in Gulshan-2 tend to offer better finishes, rooftop areas and sometimes a gym or pool; older buildings can offer more floor space for the money.

Furnishing levels matter. A "fully furnished" flat should be ready to live in with beds, sofas, kitchen appliances, curtains and usually air-conditioners. "Furnished" can mean less, so ask for an inventory. Our guide to furnished apartments in Gulshan for expats explains what to expect.

How much does a furnished apartment in Gulshan cost?

The figures below come from properties we list in Gulshan, including a few in the Niketon pocket of Gulshan-1. They are monthly rents in Bangladeshi taka; service charges and utilities are usually agreed separately.

Rents depend on the building's age, the floor, parking, generator backup and how close you are to Gulshan-2. For comparisons across the city, see the Dhaka apartment rent price guide.

How do you get around from Gulshan?

Most foreign residents use a car with a driver, or ride-hailing apps, for daily travel. Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is to the north; the drive usually takes 30 minutes to an hour or more depending on traffic, and the Dhaka Elevated Expressway can help at some times of day. Banani is next door, and Baridhara is across the lake. Distances are short, but traffic at peak hours can turn a few kilometres into a long drive, so living close to your office or school is worth a lot.

What is daily life like?

Gulshan has a wide range of supermarkets, bakeries, international restaurants, cafés, gyms, pharmacies and bank branches, particularly around the Gulshan-1 and Gulshan-2 circles. United Hospital is in Gulshan, which many families find reassuring. Gulshan Lake offers some green space for walks. Domestic staff, drivers and building services are easy to arrange, and many buildings already have caretakers who can help.

Pros and cons of living in Gulshan

• Pro: close to embassies, international offices and many expatriate services.
• Pro: the widest choice of furnished apartments in Dhaka.
• Pro: buildings generally have guards, generators and lifts.
• Con: higher rents than Bashundhara, Uttara or Mohammadpur.
• Con: heavy traffic around the circles at peak times.
• Con: construction noise is common as older buildings are replaced.

Tips for viewing apartments in Gulshan

1. Visit at the time of day you would commute, to see the real traffic.
2. Check the generator: does it cover the whole flat, including air-conditioners and the lift?
3. Run the taps and check hot water, water pressure and any water filter.
4. Ask what the service charge covers and whether gas, electricity and internet are in your name.
5. Ask for a written furniture and appliance inventory before you sign.
6. If your employer or embassy has a security checklist, share it early; see our embassy-standard security checklist.

You can browse everything we currently have on our properties page, or compare with Banani next door.

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