Property in Uttara

What is it like to live in Uttara?

Uttara is organised into numbered sectors laid out on a grid, with wide sector roads, residential blocks, parks and lakes in some sectors, and busy commercial strips along the main roads. It feels like a self-contained town: many residents live, work, shop and study without leaving it. It is less international than Gulshan or Banani, but it is well established and practical, and it has a lot of office space at lower rates.

Who does Uttara suit?

• Aviation, logistics and airport-linked staff who need to be close to the airport.
• Frequent travellers who fly in and out of Dhaka often.
• Staff working in Uttara, Tongi or Gazipur, where commuting from Gulshan would be long.
• Budget-conscious renters and families who want space and are comfortable in a mainly local neighbourhood.

What kind of housing is available in Uttara?

Housing is mostly apartments in mid-rise buildings, plus some independent houses in the older sectors. Three-bedroom flats of around 1,800–2,000 sq ft are typical in our listings, and we have also let a four-bedroom independent house of about 5,860 sq ft in Sector 14. Some flats are offered on a monthly basis as serviced or short-stay apartments, which can suit people on shorter projects; see short-term furnished rentals in Dhaka.

How much does an apartment in Uttara cost?

These figures come from properties we list in Uttara (some already let). Rents are monthly in Bangladeshi taka; office rates are per square foot per month.

We have fewer residential listings in Uttara than in Gulshan or Banani, so treat these as examples rather than a full market picture. The Uttara apartments near the airport guide has more background.

How do you get around from Uttara?

Uttara's biggest advantage is transport. Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is next door, and the Dhaka Elevated Expressway starts near the airport and runs south, which can make trips towards central Dhaka faster at some times. Metro Rail Line 6 (MRT-6) begins at Uttara North and runs south through Mirpur and Farmgate to Motijheel, giving an alternative to road traffic for many journeys. For Gulshan, Banani or Baridhara, most people still drive via Airport Road; the time varies greatly with traffic.

What is daily life like?

Uttara has plenty of supermarkets, local markets, restaurants, cafés, pharmacies, clinics, gyms and bank branches, many of them along the main sector roads. Some sectors have lakes and parks that are pleasant for walks. The choice of international restaurants and imported groceries is narrower than in Gulshan, so some residents make occasional trips south for specialist shopping.

Pros and cons of living in Uttara

• Pro: next to the airport, with the Elevated Expressway and Metro Rail nearby.
• Pro: lower rents than Gulshan, Banani or Baridhara for similar space.
• Pro: a planned grid with wide roads and self-contained services.
• Pro: large office floors at lower per-square-foot rates.
• Con: far from embassies and the Gulshan business district.
• Con: fewer expatriate-oriented services and restaurants.
• Con: aircraft noise in sectors closest to the runway approach.

Tips for viewing apartments in Uttara

1. Check the sector and how far the flat is from your office and the nearest metro station.
2. Listen for aircraft and main-road noise, especially at night.
3. Confirm generator coverage, water supply and whether gas is piped or cylinder.
4. If the flat is offered monthly, get the included services and notice period in writing.
5. Compare the total monthly cost, including service charge and utilities, with other areas.

See what is available on our properties page, or compare with Bashundhara.

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