Discover the top 5 investment areas in Istanbul, Turkey for 2023 and 2024.

• ISPARTAKULE: Suitable for investing in apartments and shops. 

• KAGITHANE: Suitable for investing in hotel apartments, offices, and residential apartments.

• BEYLIKDUZU: Suitable for investing in large apartments suitable for families.

• ARNAVUTKOY: Suitable for land investment.

• BASIN EXPRESS: Suitable for investing in offices, commercial shops, and hotel apartments.

ISPARTAKULE Area:

ISPARTAKULE is one of the most important areas for real estate investment. The area is located in European Istanbul, bordered to the east by Basaksehir, to the west by Bahcesehir, to the north by Eyup, and to the south by Arnavutkoy and the new Istanbul airport.

What distinguishes it:

• • New projects are being developed by major real estate developers, both government and private companies.

• • The New Istanbul Canal project, which has begun and will be a water channel connecting the Sea of Marmara to Lake Kucukcekmece, and ultimately to the Black Sea. This project is considered one of the most important projects of the Turkish government in Istanbul. The ISPARATKULE area is adjacent to the canal, which will increase its value and raise its market value. Currently, the prices in ISPARTAKULE are suitable for investment.

• • The Marmaray metro line, which connects European Istanbul to Asian Istanbul, is one of the most important lines.

• • A new metro line is under construction, which, once completed, will increase the area’s value in the future.

• • Well-organized new streets and roads, along with numerous government-developed projects for the area.

KAGITHANE Area: 

Located in the center of European Istanbul, next to the Taksim area and Maslak , which are among the most famous areas in Istanbul. The prices in the KAGITHANE area are very suitable compared to the prices in Maslak and Taksim. Its proximity to tourist areas makes it a desirable area for investors.

Most of the buildings in this area are old, and the Turkish government has decided to facilitate their redevelopment, attracting major real estate developers to renovate and coordinate them in a manner befitting the center of Istanbul. This is one of the most important reasons that make it suitable for investment currently, and it is expected that its prices will rise in the future to reach the prices of Mslak and Taksim.

A massive transportation network to reach all parts of Istanbul, including the metro that was opened in 2023, which reaches the new Istanbul airport in a short time.

Numerous commercial centers, hospitals, schools, and universities.

BEYLIKDUZU AREA:

The coastal area of BEYLIKDUZU is characterized by its pure air and the presence of beautiful green spaces, which has attracted Turkish families to live and enjoy its atmosphere, its proximity to the coast, the presence of schools, universities, and many services that families need.

What distinguishes it:

• A million square meters of public park named “Valley of Life,” which extends from the beginning of BEYLIKDUZU and flows to the coast of Marmara.
• The western marina, which includes restaurants and cafes with a charming sea view and a beach for enjoying the sea and swimming.
• The presence of universities within and near the area, as well as many schools and hospitals.

ARNAVUTKOY area: 

ARNAVUTKOY is the fourth-largest area in Istanbul, and this area has started to attract foreign and Turkish investors due to its qualities that make it suitable for investment projects. ARNAVUTKOY is 35 km away from Taksim, and it is also located near the Basaksehir area with strong infrastructure. The luxurious apartments for sale in Basaksehir have become popular, and residential complexes and apartments for sale in Gaziosmanpasa and the Eyup area have also spread, both of which are surrounding areas of Arnavutkoy.

Massive Government Projects in ARNAVUTKOY Municipality

New Istanbul Airport:

The area on which the airport is built is approximately 76.5 million square meters and will serve 90 million passengers in its first phase, reaching approximately 200 million upon completion. The airport will provide job opportunities for approximately 225,000 citizens. It is the world’s largest airport and contains over 300 flight points, 250 of which are international. The airport also has a garage that can accommodate approximately 40,000 cars at the same time.

Istanbul Canal Project:

The canal connects the Black Sea to the north of Istanbul with the Sea of Marmara to the south and divides the European part of the city into two sections, making the eastern part of the European section an island between the continents of Asia and Europe. The canal is 30 kilometers long in a westward direction, with an estimated initial cost of approximately 15 billion dollars. The new canal allows ships to pass between the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea without passing through straits subject to the terms of the “Montreux” agreement, which stipulates freedom of navigation in the straits of the Black Sea, including the Bosphorus. The canal extends to connect the Black Sea in the north with the Sea of Marmara in the south, with a length of 45 kilometers and a depth of 25 meters. Its width is approximately 400 meters, reaching one kilometer at one point. The canal starts from Lake Kucukcekmece, a natural lake in the Sea of Marmara to the west of Istanbul, and extends north to the Sazlidere Dam, then the village of Sazlidere, reaching the Black Sea. The Turkish Ministry of Transport intends to build ten bridges as part of the canal project.

Basin Express: 

The Basin Express area is named after the famous street that connects two major highways, E5 and TEM, which are the most important highways in all of Istanbul.

The area is undergoing rapid urban development and has attracted major companies to relocate there due to its strategic location in the center of European Istanbul, providing easy access to all areas of Istanbul.

Next to the largest mall in Turkey, Mall of Istanbul, which is a popular destination for Turkish customers and foreign tourists.

Mall 212 is one of the best malls, as it includes major Turkish and international brands.

The famous Gold Mall is located on the Basin Express line.

There are international universities and schools along the Basin Express line.

The presence of two metro lines in the area attracts employees and tourists, as there is a commercial city nearby called “Istoc,” which accommodates a large number of employees.

Only 25 minutes from the new Istanbul airport.