Property in Nikunja

What is it like to live in Nikunja?

Nikunja is divided into Nikunja-1 and Nikunja-2, both on the eastern side of Airport Road between the airport and Khilkhet. It is a planned residential neighbourhood of numbered roads, with apartment buildings and some independent houses. The atmosphere is mostly local and residential, calmer than the commercial strips along Airport Road, with small shops and services for daily needs.

What makes Nikunja stand out is its position: very close to the airport, with direct access to Airport Road and the Dhaka Elevated Expressway. The Dhaka Stock Exchange building in Nikunja-2 has also brought financial and corporate offices into the area.

Who does Nikunja suit?

• Aviation, airline and airport-linked staff who need a short journey to work.
• Frequent flyers who value quick access to the terminal.
• Financial-sector staff working at or around the Dhaka Stock Exchange building.
• Organisations needing a whole building for staff housing, a guesthouse or offices near the airport.

What kind of property is available in Nikunja?

Nikunja has apartments in mid-rise buildings and some complete buildings or independent houses that are let as a whole. In our listings, the residential example is a full building in Nikunja-1 of about 9,200 sq ft with ten bedrooms, let unfurnished. On the commercial side, we have listed a large office floor of about 37,000 sq ft in the Dhaka Stock Exchange building.

If you need a standard furnished family apartment, you will usually find more choice in Uttara, Bashundhara or Gulshan. Nikunja makes most sense when being next to the airport is the priority or when you need a larger building. For corporate housing needs, see our guide to corporate housing in Dhaka for NGO and UN staff.

What do rents look like in Nikunja?

We have only two Nikunja listings, both already let, so these are examples rather than a picture of the whole market.

For apartment rents across Dhaka, see the Dhaka apartment rent price guide; for offices, see commercial office leasing.

How do you get around from Nikunja?

Airport Road runs along Nikunja's western edge, so the airport terminal is usually a short drive, though traffic near the airport can still be slow at busy times. The Dhaka Elevated Expressway, which starts near the airport, can make trips south towards central Dhaka quicker at some times. Uttara, with its Metro Rail stations, is to the north, while Banani and Gulshan are to the south via Airport Road. Bashundhara is to the east. Most residents travel by car or ride-hailing apps.

What is daily life like?

Nikunja has local grocery shops, pharmacies and small eateries for everyday needs. For larger shopping, residents often go to Jamuna Future Park at Kuril, or to Uttara or Bashundhara. Evercare Hospital Dhaka in Bashundhara is one of the nearer major hospitals. International restaurants and expatriate-focused services are limited inside Nikunja itself.

Pros and cons of Nikunja

• Pro: one of the closest residential areas to the airport.
• Pro: direct access to Airport Road and the Elevated Expressway.
• Pro: planned roads and a calmer residential feel.
• Pro: large office space in the Dhaka Stock Exchange building.
• Con: few furnished apartments aimed at expatriates.
• Con: far from embassies and the Gulshan–Banani business district.
• Con: aircraft noise in parts close to the flight path.

Tips for viewing property in Nikunja

1. Check aircraft noise at different times of day.
2. For whole buildings, confirm the condition of lifts, generators, water tanks and fire safety.
3. Ask which utilities are separately metered and who maintains shared areas.
4. Time the drive to your office in Gulshan or Banani at peak hours.

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If you need a home, a building or an office near the airport, tell Rent Property your requirements and budget and we will check what is available in Nikunja and nearby areas. Message us on WhatsApp at +880 1784-222255; we usually reply within one working day.