It is a huge decision to buy a home and as a first-time home buyer in Bangladesh, you might be prone to confusion and apprehension. In real estate, it is an unequivocal fact that the primary thing home buyers consider when looking at apartments for sale is the location. Location is important not only for convenience but also for your future plans. Therefore, it pays off in the long run to think carefully before you choose the location. One such location you might want to consider when you want to buy a flat in Dhaka is Wari. Here are 7 reasons to buy an apartment in Wari.
Close to Motijheel
It is very close to Motijheel which is the central hub of several offices in the capital city of Dhaka, so commuting is easy. You will find a number of renowned bank offices scattered in the area including State Bank of India, Mercantile Bank, City Bank, Sonali Bank etc. From Toyenbee Circular Road, Motijheel is only a distance of 2.5km away and can take you about 10 to 15 minutes.
Education
If you are looking to buy an apartment in Wari, you can also find a number of reputed schools and colleges in the neighborhood. The area has well-known schools like Pogos High School, St Gregory’s School, K. L. Jubilee High School & College and St Xavier’s School. Jagannath University is a renowned public university in Old Dhaka. A number of English medium schools also exist here, such as British Standard School, Bangladesh Oxford School, Sunbeam besides others.
A sense of community bonding
Being a part of a traditional neighborhood, Wari holds the essence of community bonding, where neighbors know each other even outside your apartment complex and this attribute differentiates this neighborhood largely from other areas of Dhaka. Because of this, you will find settling here easy and it will also help your kids develop good social skills when they mingle and play with other kids in the neighborhood.
Landmark sites
The surrounding neighborhood of Wari hosts a number of landmark sites, such as Ahsan Manzil and Lalbagh Fort, both built in the Mughal era. Others include Rose Garden Palace, Tara Mosque, etc. All these sites not only make Wari a historic place to live in but also give you lots of interesting places you can easily visit on weekends with your family and maybe teach your children a thing or two about Dhaka’s rich history.
Medical facilities
When you are searching for flats for sale in Dhaka, it is also important to note if the neighborhood has reputed medical facilities in case of emergencies. At Wari, you will find a plethora of reputed medical institutions such as Nibedita Shishu Hospital, Diabetics Hospital, and Health Care Hospital besides others. So when you buy an apartment in Wari, you can be relaxed knowing help is right around the corner in case of untoward accidents.
Recreation
Apart from visiting the historical landmarks, Wari has a lot to offer in terms of recreation facilities. It is a well-developed area with many fine dining restaurants, shopping plazas starting from Pizza Hut, Tandoori Night, Meena Bazar, Aarong, Yellow, etc. If you are a nature lover, you can also visit the ever famous Balda Garden or Bahadur Shah Park. You will never be bored living here.
Culture
The area, famous for its cultural heritage, is also known for its lively celebrations on various occasions. Pohela Falgun, the first day of spring in Bangladesh is celebrated with lots of colors in Old Dhaka while Chand Rat, the sighting of the moon before Eid-Ul-Fitr is celebrated with fireworks and rooftop parties. There is also the traditional festival of kite flying known as “Shakrain” which marks the end of Poush, the first winter month in Bangladesh.
When you want to buy a flat in Dhaka, there are undoubtedly many factors at play, but real estate experts suggest long-term thinking when deciding to invest in real estate properties, so make sure you weigh out the pros and cons of the location carefully and select the right location.
To make the search for your dream home easy, here is a compiled list of apartments for sale at Wari with their features and amenities.
Features & Amenities |
Rose Gardenia(bti) |
Landmark Jamdani(Anwar Landmark Ltd.) |
Zaman Regency(Navana Real Estate) |
| Special Earthquake Resistant Feature | Yes | No | No |
| Fountain at Entrance | Yes | No | No |
| Fire Alarm | Yes | No | No |
| CCTV Monitoring | Yes | No | No |
| Lift | 1 lift of Korean origin | 1 lift of China origin | 1 lift of Korean origin |
| Internal Door Frame | Teak Chamble | Teak Chamble | Mahagony |
| Paint in Wall & Ceiling | Plastic paint | Distemper | Plastic paint |
| Fly Proof Net in all Aluminum Sections | Yes | Yes | No |
| Bricks | Machine made solid bricks | First class local bricks | Machine made solid bricks |
| Floor Tiles | 24″x24″ Imported mirror polished tiles | 16″x16″ Imported mirror polished tiles | 24″x24″ Imported mirror polished tiles |
| Wall & Floor Tiles in Bathroom & Kitchen | Imported | Local | Imported |
| Hot & Cold Water Line | In all bathrooms and kitchen | In master bathroom and second bathroom | In master bathroom only |
| Wall Tiles in Kitchen | Up to 7’ | Up to 7’ | Up to 5′ |
| Full-Height Grill in Kitchen Verandah | Yes | No | No |
| Kitchen Sink | Double bowl | Single bowl | Single bowl |
| Shower Area with Curtain in All Bathrooms | Yes | No | Yes |
| Bathroom Fittings | Imported-Cotto | Local | Local |
| Sanitary Ware | Imported | Local | Imported |
| Verandah Railing | Tampered Glass | MS Grill | Tampered Glass |
| Rooftop Garden with BBQ area | Yes | No | No |