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| Award | Asia Pacific Property Award 20262027 |
|---|---|
| Category | Best Mixed-Use Development Pakistan |
| Project | Oasis Tower DHA Phase-1, Islamabad |
| Developer | ARC Developers (arcdevelopers.com.pk) |
| Association | American Standard & GROHE |
| Projects Delivered | 7+ Iconic Completed Projects |
| Plot Area | 28 Marla |
| Structure | Ground + 7 Floors |
| Contact | (+92) 310 0670 444 | info@arcdevelopers.com.pk |
A Landmark Moment for Pakistan Real Estate
There are achievements that feel good, and then there are achievements that change things. For ARC Developers, winning the Asia Pacific Property Award 2026–2027 for Best Mixed-Use Development in Pakistan is firmly in the second category.
The award — presented at the renowned International Property Awards – Asia Pacific ceremony and conducted in association with American Standard and GROHE — is not handed out casually. A panel of more than 100 independent industry experts scrutinises every entry against a comprehensive framework covering design quality, innovation, sustainability, planning, and delivery. It is, in short, one of the hardest real estate recognitions in the world to earn.
The winning project is Oasis Tower — a seven-storey mixed-use landmark sitting at the heart of DHA Phase-1, Islamabad. It brings premium retail, corporate offices, and luxury apartments together on a single 28-Marla plot. And it has just been named Pakistan’s best.
“This award is not just a trophy — it is a promise kept to every investor, every family, and every business that placed their trust in ARC Developers.”
— Mubbashir Nazir, Chairman, ARC Developers
The Asia Pacific Property Awards — What They Actually Mean
Before we talk about what ARC Developers won, it’s worth understanding what they won it from.
The International Property Awards is the world’s most comprehensive real estate recognition programme. It has run for over three decades, covering residential and commercial property professionals across every sector — development, architecture, interior design, and consultancy. The Asia Pacific Property Awards 2026–2027 represent the best of one of the world’s most competitive and fast-moving real estate regions.
The mixed-use development category is among the most demanding. Judges don’t just look at whether a building looks impressive in renders. They examine whether it genuinely functions as a multi-use ecosystem — whether retail, commercial, and residential components work together without compromise. They look at construction quality, community impact, financial innovation, and the developer’s track record.
The awards are conducted in association with American Standard and GROHE — two names that represent the global standard in premium building products. Their involvement signals the calibre of the developments being recognised. This isn’t a regional certificate. This is international validation.
| Programme History | 30+ years of global real estate recognition |
|---|---|
| Jury Size | 100+ independent industry experts worldwide |
| Coverage | All property sectors: development, design, consultancy |
| Region | Asia Pacific one of the world's most competitive markets |
| 2026 Association | American Standard & GROHE |
| Winners Portal | winners.propertyawards.net/all-winners/ |
Oasis Tower — Inside the Award-Winning Development
Most developers talk about mixed-use developments. Few actually build them well. A genuine mixed-use project doesn’t just stack different functions on different floors — it creates an environment where each component makes the others stronger.
Oasis Tower does exactly that. Located in DHA Phase-1, Islamabad — one of the country’s most premium and sought-after addresses — the development spans 28 Marla across seven floors, integrating premium retail, corporate workspaces, and elegantly designed residential apartments into a single, coherent architectural statement.
What You'll Find Inside Oasis Tower
Premium Commercial Shops
The retail component of Oasis Tower is built for brands that take their space seriously. Spacious storefronts, high footfall from surrounding DHA-1 amenities, modern signage infrastructure, and a location that puts retailers in front of one of Islamabad’s most affluent customer bases. These aren’t just shops — they’re business launchpads.
Corporate Office Spaces
The office component was designed with the modern professional in mind. Natural lighting, open floor plan flexibility, high-speed connectivity infrastructure, and professional lobby access create a workspace that serious businesses — startups, established firms, and individual professionals alike — will find genuinely productive. Working from a DHA-1 address is itself a statement.
Luxury Residential Apartments
Studio and one-bedroom apartments at Oasis Tower are built to a finish that’s rare in Pakistan’s commercial property segment. High-end materials, considered interior layouts, and views that reinforce the sense of urban elevation. Whether you’re living in them or leasing them out, these units represent a different standard.
Oasis Tower — Project Highlights
- DHA Approved — fully compliant, maximum investor security
- Prime DHA Phase-1 location — surrounded by schools, hospitals, banks, retail
- 28 Marla plot, G+7 floors — substantial scale in a premium zone
- Versatile unit types — retail shops, corporate offices, studio & 1-bed apartments
- 24/7 security, modern elevators, premium common infrastructure
- Investor-friendly structured payment plan — available for download
- International award recognition — Asia Pacific Property Award 2026 Winner
ARC Developers — The Organisation Behind the Award
Awards don’t go to buildings. They go to the people and organisations who build them.
ARC Developers was founded in 2018 with a straightforward but demanding mission: build developments that combine genuine quality with reliable delivery, in a market where promises too often outpace performance. Less than a decade later, the company has delivered more than 7 completed projects and earned Pakistan’s most prestigious international real estate award.
The company is led by Chairman Mubbashir Nazir and CEO Samar Shakil Butt — two leaders who have built ARC Developers’ reputation around a set of principles that are easy to state but hard to sustain in practice: timeliness, quality, client satisfaction, and transparency.
Leadership Vision
“To lead Pakistan’s skyline with iconic developments that stand the test of time. Shaping tomorrow’s cities with trust, transparency and technology.”
— Samar Shakil Butt, CEO, ARC Developers
The Complete ARC Developers Project Portfolio
| Project Name | Current Position |
|---|---|
| Oasis Tower | Under Construction Asia Pacific Property Award 2026 Winner DHA Phase-1 |
| Pearl Arcade | Delivered Premium commercial project, DHA Islamabad |
| Pearl Business Center | Delivered ARC HQ & flagship commercial hub, DHA Phase-1 |
| Pearl Boulevard | Grey Structure Completed Boulevard-facing commercial development |
| 27 Arclink | Grey Structure Completed Double-glazed landmark with rooftop dining |
Explore all projects at arcdevelopers.com.pk/#projects or track live construction progress at the ARC Live Construction Portal.
Core Values That Drive Every ARC Development
- Timeliness — Every project delivered on schedule, without compromise
- Quality — Premium construction standards across every square foot
- Integrity — Transparent dealings with investors, partners, and clients
- Sustainability — Eco-conscious design principles integrated at planning stage
- Innovation — Modern architecture and technology-forward infrastructure
- Client Satisfaction — 100% focus on end-user and investor outcomes
National Media Coverage & Public Recognition
One of the things that sets ARC Developers apart in Pakistan’s crowded real estate market is not just what they build — it’s that the industry and the media have noticed.
The company has been featured across Pakistan’s most respected media platforms, including GNN, 92 News, Geo, Hum TV, Express News, Dawn, GTV, Channel 5, Suno News, and AIK News. This level of coverage reflects consistent delivery and genuine public trust — you don’t earn mainstream media attention by making promises. You earn it by keeping them.
The Asia Pacific Property Award 2026 adds international credibility to that national visibility. ARC Developers is now a name that carries weight both domestically and abroad.
Why This Award Matters — For Investors, Buyers, and Pakistan
It’s fair to ask: why should an international award change how you think about a real estate investment? The answer is more concrete than you might expect.
For Existing Oasis Tower Investors
If you’ve already invested in Oasis Tower, the Asia Pacific Property Award 2026 is the external validation of your decision. International recognition has a documented effect on property values — it attracts premium tenants, accelerates secondary market activity, and signals institutional quality that resonates with high-net-worth buyers. Your investment just got stronger.
For Prospective Investors
Buying into an award-winning development at this stage — while units are still available — means acquiring a premium asset before the full market premium is priced in. An internationally recognised mixed-use development in DHA-1, Islamabad is not a speculative bet. It’s a quality-verified, location-confirmed investment in one of Pakistan’s most resilient real estate markets.
For Pakistan's Real Estate Sector
Every time a Pakistani developer wins at an international stage, it shifts perceptions. International investors who were previously cautious about Pakistan’s property market have one more reason to look closely. It supports the broader argument that Pakistan is producing real estate that meets global standards — not aspirationally, but provably.
The Investment Case at a Glance
| Location Premium | DHA Phase-1, Islamabad Pakistan's most sought-after commercial address |
|---|---|
| Award Validation | Asia Pacific Property Award 2026 100+ expert jury, international benchmark |
| Unit Types | Retail shops Corporate offices Studio & 1-bed luxury apartments |
| Developer Track Record | 7+ projects delivered, founded 2018, DHA-approved builder |
| Payment Flexibility | Structured investor-friendly installment plan available |
| ROI Potential | Award status + DHA location = above-average rental & resale premium |
Mixed-Use Development in Pakistan — Why It's the Future
Pakistan’s urban centres are growing fast. Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi are seeing a shift in how people want to live and work — closer to amenities, more connected, less dependent on long commutes. Mixed-use development is the architectural answer to that shift.
When retail, office, and residential components share the same premium address, something interesting happens. Retail gets a built-in customer base. Office tenants get convenience that improves productivity and retention. Residents get access to services without needing to leave the building. The whole development becomes more than the sum of its parts — and in property markets, that translates directly into value.
Oasis Tower was designed with this logic at its core. The Asia Pacific Property Awards jury recognised that this wasn’t just a well-designed building — it was a correctly conceptualised urban development. That’s a harder thing to get right, and rarer to find.
As Pakistan’s real estate market matures, mixed-use developments in premium zones will increasingly outperform single-use commercial or residential projects on every metric that matters to investors: rental yields, occupancy rates, resale values, and long-term appreciation.
DHA Phase-1 Islamabad — Understanding the Location Advantage
What DHA Phase-1 Provides Oasis Tower Investors
- Consistent high-footfall commercial environment for retail units
- Premium office tenant profile — corporates, multinationals, and high-growth startups
- Established residential demand — professionals and families seeking DHA addresses
- Reliable infrastructure — roads, utilities, and security already in place
- Strong secondary market — DHA properties have historically outperformed in resale
- International and diaspora buyer recognition — DHA is a known, trusted brand
What Comes Next — ARC Developers' Road Ahead
Winning the Asia Pacific Property Award 2026 doesn’t mark the end of anything. For ARC Developers, it marks a new baseline.
With Pearl Boulevard and 27 Arclink both in advanced structural stages, and Oasis Tower actively under construction, the company’s pipeline reflects the same philosophy that earned international recognition: thoughtfully designed, strategically located, delivered with integrity.
The award also signals ARC Developers’ intent to continue competing at the international level — not just as a measure of prestige, but as a discipline. When your benchmark is international, your standards have to follow. Every future project will be built against that standard.
“To be the benchmark of timely-delivered, world-class real estate — shaping tomorrow’s cities with trust, transparency, and technology.”
— ARC Developers Vision Statement
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