The best residential complexes in Asian Istanbul

What distinguishes the Asian side of Istanbul?

The beauty of Istanbul is shared between its European and Asian sides, making it difficult to decide which side is more important. However, since this article is dedicated to discussing the advantages of the Asian side of the city and its most important real estate opportunities, it is useful to highlight these advantages:

• Asian Istanbul is distinguished by its important geographical location and its vast area.
• It serves as a link between the European side of the city and the cities of Kocaeli, Sakarya, Bursa, and Yalova on the other side.
• Wide green spaces and multiple forests, with stunning views of the Black Sea coast to the north and the Sea of Marmara and the Princes' Islands to the south.
• The Asian side of Istanbul is the quieter and less crowded side, offering residents a peaceful living environment, even though it remains within the boundaries of the city's most vibrant areas.

What distinguishes residential complexes in Asian Istanbul?

The luxuries of residential complexes on the Asian side do not differ from those on the European side; in fact, they often surpass them, as the Asian side contains some of the most luxurious and sophisticated residential complexes.

Some of the most important features include:

• Security and protection: Residential complexes enjoy a high degree of safety and reassurance, with a dedicated security team constantly monitoring cameras and providing surveillance, which increases the level of safety and prevents unauthorized access. Alarm systems and fire extinguishing devices further enhance the safety within the complex.
• Modernity and development in the buildings: Using advanced and modern construction methods and earthquake-resistant building systems.
• Important additional services and facilities: Providing a comprehensive recreational and service environment within the complex walls and next to your home, to break the feeling of boredom and diversify comfort and entertainment options.

• Convenient transportation: Istanbul's transportation network is vital, advanced, and extensive, despite the city's vast area of 5,461 square kilometers. Many complexes also provide transport links connecting the residential complex to main public transport hubs.
• Prime geographical location: Residential complex locations are carefully selected to provide attractive views, which play an important role in attracting those seeking unique ownership opportunities.
• Each complex has its own management, responsible for maintaining and developing facilities and services and carrying out regular maintenance.

Top 5 residential complexes in Asian Istanbul

1. Otto Atasehir Complex

The Otto Atasehir Project is located in the Atasehir area, classified among the most prestigious areas of Asian Istanbul and one of the most vibrant, thanks to its business centers, upscale residential projects, and rapidly increasing investment value.

• The project stands out for its proximity to transportation, its adjacency to a metro station, and its closeness to Istanbul’s main transport arteries such as the Tem and E5 highways.
• It is close to the main bridges connecting the two sides of Istanbul: the Bosphorus Bridge and the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge.
• The project includes commercial shops to meet residents’ needs and is close to major shopping centers in the area.

• The project includes luxury commercial offices and a variety of residential apartment types ranging from 1+1 to 4+1, with or without terraces, including duplex and standard apartments.
• Spacious apartments with the possibility to re-divide offices and apartments by modifying or removing walls to customize the home as desired.
• The building is designed according to the best construction standards and uses top-quality materials.
• The project features recreational service facilities for a modern lifestyle and happy family living, including:
• Private parking spaces.
• Wide green areas.
• Cafe and restaurant.
• Fitness center.
• Children's playgrounds.
• Reception and information service.
• Conference hall.
• 24/7 surveillance cameras and security.
• The project land area is 5,700 square meters.
• The project consists of a residential tower and a commercial tower.
• Total construction area: 19,000 square meters.
• Garden area in the project: 2,400 square meters.

2. Uskudar Palaces Complex

The Uskudar Palaces Project is located in one of the best and highest-value investment locations in the elite and beautiful Acibadem neighborhood on the Asian side of Istanbul, specifically in the historic Uskudar area.

• An area rich in transportation options, providing access from the project to all parts of the city, including the Kadikoy–Sabiha Airport metro line, Marmaray metro, Metrobus lines, sea ferries between both sides of Istanbul, the Bosphorus Bridge, and the Eurasia Tunnel...
• An ideal location surrounded by schools, universities, large shopping centers, hospitals, and health centers...
• The project is close to entertainment facilities and famous tourist attractions in Istanbul, such as Maiden's Tower, the Bosphorus Strait, the beautiful Uskudar and Kadikoy beaches, and the important Bagdat Street...

• Golden opportunities for living and investment in one of Istanbul's most prestigious complexes, with distinctive gardens, a biological lake, and recreation areas.
• Apartments with the highest standards of quality and modernity, with options ranging from 1+1 to 5+1, including apartments with private gardens.
• Special views from the apartments over the project's green gardens, extending to the attractive Uskudar area.
• The project includes a number of service and entertainment facilities that add enjoyment and activity to the lives of all family members, including:
• Gardens and green areas
• Walking and jogging paths in the gardens
• Children's playground
• Artificial lake
• Indoor swimming pool
• Sauna
• Fitness center
• Children's activity club
• 24/7 surveillance cameras and security
• Project land area: 54,300 square meters
• Garden area in the project: 7,000 square meters
• Number of buildings in the project: 11
• Number of apartments in the project: 348 residential apartments

3. Emaar Residences Complex

• This project stands tall in the Camlica area in the well-known Uskudar district, one of the city's tourism icons.
• This project is developed by "Emaar" company, renowned for its mega projects in Dubai, in collaboration with one of the world's best architectural design firms.
• A residential tower within a large project that includes a five-star hotel and a shopping center.

• The project’s apartments offer high-rise views over Istanbul, with the best standards of beauty, luxury, and modernity, elegant architecture, and high-quality finishes.
• The project also offers its residents luxurious five-star hotel services.
• The first 11 floors are dedicated to the Emaar Square Hotels group, while the upper floors of the tower contain the residential apartments for sale.
• Residential apartments come in various types and sizes, ranging from one-bedroom to five-bedroom units.
• There are also furnished apartments with high-quality furniture, ranging from one-bedroom to three-bedroom units.
• Owners of furnished apartments can invest their properties by listing them in the hotel system and receive a good investment return.
• Ready freehold title deeds, and the project’s apartments are suitable for applying for Turkish citizenship.
• The project includes a variety of services, including:
• Meeting rooms
• Restaurant within the complex
• Integrated shopping center
• Massage center
• Fitness and wellness club
• 24/7 reception and concierge service
• Separate entrance for residential apartments from the hotel entrance
• Cleaning and laundry services
• Private storage areas
• Food delivery services to apartments
• 24/7 surveillance cameras and security
• The project consists of a tower with 46 floors

4. Miza Project

• A unique residential project with exceptional features in the scenic Beykoz area on the Asian bank of the Bosphorus, in a location favored by the elite.
• The project enjoys a prime location close to the lake and forest adorned with fragrant linden and evergreen pine trees, with forest views extending into the uniquely designed private garden of the project.
• An outstanding opportunity to live amidst breathtaking nature, not far from transport links that ensure easy access to Istanbul’s center and all its areas.

See also: Real estate investment in Asian Istanbul.

• The project is only 2 km from the Bosphorus Strait and about 2.5 km from the highway leading to the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge.
• The project features attractive architectural design, and its apartments enjoy stunning views of the green spaces inside and around the project through their spacious rooms and balconies.
• Luxury residential apartments, meeting healthy home standards, with a wide range of types and sizes to meet various needs, ranging from 2+1 to 6+2.
• The project is suitable for real estate investment to obtain Turkish citizenship.
• The project offers a wide range of service and entertainment facilities, including:

1. Spacious green areas with decorative water ponds
2. Fitness center and massage center
3. Sauna, Turkish bath, and steam room
4. Indoor swimming pool
5. Children’s playground
6. Basketball and volleyball courts
7. Indoor parking spaces
8. 24/7 surveillance cameras and security
9. Project land area: 3,800 square meters
10. Number of buildings in the project: 10 buildings
11. Number of apartments: 163 residential apartments

5. Sinanli Project

• A residential and commercial project in the prestigious Kadikoy area, which hosts elite construction projects on the Asian side of Istanbul.
• The project combines luxurious construction with high investment value.
• Surrounded by transportation options that provide easy access to all areas of Istanbul, most notably the E5 highway, Kadikoy–Sabiha Airport metro line, Metrobus, and sea ferries.

• The project is surrounded by public and private schools and universities, most notably Marmara University.
• It includes a shopping center and is close to markets, shopping centers, hospitals, public parks, and service facilities.
• It is close to the most famous tourist attractions in Istanbul, such as Maiden's Tower, the Princes' Islands, and the Uskudar area.
• Distinctive architectural design, evident in the shiny facades of its high towers surrounded by green spaces.
• Golden opportunities for a happy family life in the most beautiful areas of the Asian side of Istanbul, in spacious apartments with extended views of the city, the Sea of Marmara, and the beautiful Princes' Islands.
• The apartments in the project are of the 2+1 and 3+1 types, with well-planned layouts and suitable distributions.
• The apartments are ready for immediate delivery, and the project complies with the real estate ownership law for foreigners wishing to obtain Turkish citizenship.
• The project includes a range of additional facilities and entertainment services, providing residents with an enjoyable and relaxing atmosphere within the safe boundaries of the complex, including:

1. Wide green areas
2. Walking and jogging paths in the gardens
3. Outdoor swimming pool for adults
4. Children’s swimming pool
5. Children’s playground
6. Terrace for sitting and relaxation
7. Shopping center within the complex
8. Private parking spaces
9. 24/7 surveillance cameras and security
10. Total project land area: 30,000 square meters
11. Number of buildings in the project: 5 buildings
12. Number of apartments in the project: 1,100 residential apartments

Imtilak Real Estate services for those wishing to buy in residential complexes in Asian Istanbul

Imtilak Real Estate does not only provide free brokerage services; it also stands out with its advanced service packages, which include:

Extensive property tours, hosting, after-sales services, in addition to property management, citizenship application follow-up, and a range of other activities offered by its group of affiliate companies, ensuring its services are fully integrated to meet all the needs of its clients wishing to buy property in Turkey.

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Average apartment prices in Asian Istanbul