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Sunday, February 28, 2010

Olé Karachi


Olé, located in the upscale shopping and dining area of Zamzama, presents an eclectic and unique menu selection in an energetic and cozy atmosphere. Created with the supervision and contribution of well-known expert chef Mehboob Khan, Olé offers a tempting variety of fresh and tasty continental dishes with an ethnic twist.

Studio Café Karachi


Welcome to Studio Café, where we bring you a unique concept of high quality casual dining, a sheesha lounge and a photography studio all under one roof. Studio Café is comprised of three levels of entertainment which offers an exciting new haven that is unique to Karachi. Enjoy any of the tempting drinks and dishes in the casual dining restaurant, have professional portraits taken in the modern photo studio or hang out in the sheesha lounge while the in-house photographer captures your special memories with a complimentary souvenir.

Secret Recipe Karachi


Secret Recipe is a full-service dining café and top most, in our minds, is - service from our heart. You will find our friendly and attentive staff at your service to ensure an enjoyable meal and a great time at Secret Recipe.
We endeavor to bring you good hospitality in all we do :)

Lal Qila Karachi


A restaurant depicting the legendary grandeur of splendid and noble past. A vivid and conspicuous realization of the glory of our brilliant esthetical essence. All the way a combination and innovation. Adorned with courtesy of mughlai era we offer you to dine out authentic Mughlai , Tandori , Live Bar-B-Que & Traditional Pakistani cuisine

BBQ TONIGHT Karachi


The Bar.B.Q Tonight Restaurant was inaugurated on 10-11-1988 by our honorable elders whose sincere efforts paved a way to make it a symbol of hygiene and quality. Their aspirations yielded fruitful results and raised the name of BAR.B. Q. Tonight sky-high. Their devotion, determination, dedication and diligence made it possible to win the hearts and minds of people who would visit our restaurant in its early days. Our elders set a new standard in offering large variety of barbecue food in a unique manner.In this modern era of global competition, only lip service cannot satisfy the customers. We do not believe in words which are not supplemented by deeds. We do mean what we claim.

Hawks Bay Karachi


Hawke's Bay or Hawkesbay is a beach in Pakistan situated a couple of kilometers away from Sandspit Beach in Karachi. It is a sandy beach with natural beauty. Visitors enjoy weekend picnics, swimming, fishing, and camel and horse riding. Hawksbay is one of the few beaches in the world where green marine turtles come to lay eggs. It hosts one of the rarest reptile species.

Safari Park Karachi


Safari Park is located in Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. Safari Park has a zoo, children's playland and a large number of gardens. It is one of the major recreation and amusement areas in Karachi.
Karachi Safari Park is situated at Main University Road, extending in an area of 300 acres (1.2 km2) land, inaugurated in 1970 by Lieutenant General Atiq-ur-Rehman. It was an independent project of the then Karachi Municipal Corporation, following with creation of independent department of Zoo, Safari and Aquarium in 1995.
Karachi Safari Park is now declared as an independent wing of Community Development Department of City District Government of Karachi. Now this has been designated as a Family Park.

Dolmen Mall Karachi


Situated on one of Karachi's main shopping thoroughfares, Tariq Road, the Dolmen Mall is a recently built mall that houses a good mix of mainly clothes shops.One of the best features of this mall though is the food court which offers you a chance to eat in peace and in a clean envrionment. All the usual suspects are here; Subway, KFC, McDonald's as well Pakistani Burger Chain 'Mr Burger' and a host of other less famous eateries offering Chinese and Pakistani food. They also have high chairs for babies which was a big help for my brother and sister in law as it made the Dolmen Mall a good pit stop for my nephew.In terms of the shops on offer, there's a Kurta boutique by Junaid Jamshed as well as outlets by prominent Pakistani designers, prices are not cheap even by Western Standards!

Mohatta Palace Museum


This gem is hidden away in a quiet Clifton street. Formerly it was the last residence of Fatima Jinnah, sister of Mohammed Ali Jinnah the founder of Pakistan. It fell into disrepair after her death in 1967 but has been restored to itd former glory.I had high hopes when I stepped out of the taxi as I had seen photos of Mohatta Palace and I wasn't disappointed on arrival. Admission is 10 Rupees per person (Feb 09) which is a bargain considering the quality of attraction that you're visiting. You will have to go through a metal detector at the gates and have your bags searched but the guards are polite and professional.

Bin Qasim Park Karachi


The park's main entrance is opposite to the Park Towers Shopping Mall and is built on the site of the former Playland. The Park is absolutely huge it incorporates the Jehangir Kothari Parade and practically extends all the way to Clifton beach. It's well planned and green although there aren't many trees but it offers an escape from the hustle...

Hotel Al-Harmain Tower Karachi


3 Star landmark hotel in the heart of karachi.
With an outstanding choice of accomodations, Recreation, Conference & Banqueting facilities & a great choice of Food & Beverage venues the Harmain Towers is the perfect choice during your stay in karachi.
Shopping Centers, bussiness districts, karachi Port and crisp beaches are all easly assessable from the Hotel.

Gulf Hotel Karachi


Gulf Hotel in Karachi is one of the well known 2 star hotels in the city. Tourists and visitors who have stayed in this hotel have left good comments, It is not an ultimate luxury but quite reasonable hotel and offers good service.

Ramada Plaza Karachi


Experience the true color of hospitality, comfort and convenience at Ramada Plaza Karachi located just 1.1 miles from Jinnah international airport Karachi on a lush green landscaped oasis stretching over 17 aces. Be our guest and give us the honor of hosting you with our lavish 170 rooms and suits in a five stat way.
Part of civil aviation zone, provides comprehensive security to all areas of hotel. Ramada Plaza offers a perfect solution for both business and leisure travelers.
Rooms are equipped with modern facilities including TV, Telephone and Tea & Coffee making facilities. Hotel accommodates a Health and Leisure Club, a great way of relaxing with facilities including Gym, Spa, Sauna and Indoor Heated Pool. Our hotels offer quality accommodation and services at value for money prices.

Days Inn - Karachi


Hotel Days Inn ideally located in the heart of Karachi city, and designed to cater to the discriminating individual traveler seeking the privacy, personalized service and elegance of a Franchise hotel. Hotel Days Inn offers a sense of sanctuary and luxury. In addition to state-of-the-art technology, Hotel Days Inn offer exceptional food and beverage facilities, intimate, understated surroundings, and 24-hour personalized service. This elegant hotel offers a very relaxed atmosphere and charm, ten minutes drive from the airport and close to city's central business and industrial districts and conveniently close to the finest shopping area. Since the opening of Hotel Days Inn in 2000, Hotel Days Inn has become known as a leader in the creation and operation of dramatic luxury hotels. Today, Hotel Days Inn specializes in deluxe hotel with meeting facilities and special services for the business traveler, operates hotel in city Karachi of Pakistan.

Pearl Continental Hotel Karachi


Located in the heart of the business hub and 15 km from the airport, Pearl Continental Hotel Karachi - is a preferred choice for discerning corporate and leisure travellers. Vibrant and progressive, it retains the warmth and the spirit of Pakistan, while offering a variety of rooms, stylish restaurants and contemporary business facilities, establishing itself as an undisputed, premier business hotel. Whilst not forgetting that Karachi is the city of dreams, an all enveloping sensory roller-coaster ride which leaves you delighted and inspired at the same time. There is a lot more to this city than what meets the eye.

Marriott Hotel- 9 Abdullah Haroon Road Karachi


The Karachi Marriott Hotel is located in the heart of the city, opposite Frere Hall and Park. The hotel enjoys excellent accessibility to and from all directions. It offers an array of services, including an executive level with private lounge, 24-hour business centre, 24-hour room service, health club, with outdoor swimming pool and spa.

Hotel Mehran- Karachi


Ideally located in the heart of Karachi, Hotel Mehran provides its guests an uncompromising level of services - personal yet efficient and swift. The guests are offered a unique combination of traditional and most up to date facilities in room and suites take you away into the glory of bygone era's and allow you to indulge in their beauty and opulence with exclusive interiors, featuring en suite bathrooms, satellite television and telephone facilities. This elegant hotel offers a very relaxed atmosphere and charm, twenty minutes drive from the airport and close to city's central business and industrial districts and conveniently close to the finest shopping area. Hotel Mehran Karachi in a foreseeable future.

Legacy Homes- Karachi


Located in the heart of the city's swank Clifton, Legacy Homes offer one, two and three bedroom luxury apartments that could match the best apartment hotel of international standards.
Be these vocational, short term or long term apartments, Legacy Homes offer all the services that would make living a highly pleasant experience.While maintaining their exclusivity, Legacy Homes are just a five minute drive away from all the elite shopping centers, restaurants, hospitals, multinational banks, health and fitness centers.All these elaborate apartments with a covered area of 1500 & 2000sq ft cater to both the contemporary and neoclassic tastes.Legacy Homes take into consideration all the needs of modern living. They are fully Furnished and Serviced.
Our highly trained and efficient housekeeping staff are present from 8.00 am to 6.00pm to cater to any of your needs.Laundry services are also provided. Armed Security guards are employed to ensure safety round the clock, the security is also augmented with the latest State of the art electronic sophistry.Standby generator of 106kva is available to counter power outrages.In short, Legacy homes provide the ultimate in the pleasures of luxury living.Legacy Homes are leading realtors in Pakistan specialising in quality accommodations for the discerning.

Hotel Sarawan- Raja Ghazanfar Ali Road,Saddar Karachi.


135 Standard 3 star hotel in the downtown Saddar Karachi Hotel Sarawan Karachi has recently been renovated; refurbished and elegantly decorated The Club Floor which has been created to fulfill the expectations of executives. Now Hotel Sarawan Karachi with its strategic location in the very heart and of Karachi’s Business Belt where the culture, mystique and hospitality of Pakistan blends with modern facilities. It offers a range of services to its guests including Doctor on call, Laundry and with all the modern amenities that are befitting of an international Business Class hotel.

Embassy Inn- Karachi


Conveniently located on the Main Shahrah-e-Faisal, the most prestigeous and secured road coming straight from the International Airport and very near to the famous shopping and commercial areas. Only 20 minutes drive straight from Quaid-e-Azam International Airport and 5 minutes drive to Tariq Road, the most popular shopping street of Karachi.Centrally air conditioned Guest Rooms with internet access.Retaurants and Lobby areas covered with Wi-Fi System. Fully equipped Business Centre, Major Credit Cards accepted. Gift shop, Foreign Exchange & Laundry.Large Banquet Hall with sitting capacity of upto 200 persons. Conference and Meeting Rooms, an ideal place for Business Meetings and Conferences. Enjoy Continental, Pakistani and Chinese Cuisines in our Restaurant.Entire Hotel covered with hi-tech Security systems.

Beach Luxury- Karachi


Beach Luxury Hotel is ideally located adjacent to the central banking & business district (I.I. Chundrigar Road) and close to the port and other commercial areas. It is still the only resort hotel in the port city of Karachi, established on March 21, 1948, being the first internationally-acclaimed hotel established after Partition in Karachi.
The Hotel is the only one in Karachi (for that matter, in Pakistan) set amongst lush tropical gardens and palm trees, offering unique views of the creek leading to Karachi Harbour, 100 acres of natural mangroves, variety of birds in their natural setting and the most fabulous winter setting sun!
This creek side, 3-Star hotel offers a relaxed, old-charm atmosphere with 82 spacious Rooms (deluxe & executive) and Suites located over two wings and 24 hour room service. It’s three restaurants serve Buffet and A la carte selections. One such restaurant, the Casbah, is acclaimed as Karachi's finest, fine-dining, sea-food restaurant. Beach Luxury has got the perfect accommodation that fits your personal needs and budget.
Amongst other facilities, all rooms are fully equipped with Colour TV with complimentary Cable having a vast selection of international channels, direct dial telephone, individually controlled in-room air conditioning (most rooms), ensuite bathrooms, mini refrigerators, secure room access & dead bolts & large picture windows overlooking the lawns, the Creek & the mangroves.
The Resort’s fitness facilities include a temperature-controlled, 15 meter swimming pool; separate gents & ladies lockers & changing areas; a fully equipped cardio-gym; and a swimming coach (independent contractor).
Beach Luxury has a variety of banquet & meeting rooms and spacious, open lawns overlooking the Creek, ready to cater to banquets, meetings & events from 10 persons to 3000 persons. Complimentary car parking facilities available on the premises.

Avari Towers- 242 Fatima Jinnah Road, Karachi 75750,


The 20 story, 236 rooms & suites, newly renovated hotel is located in downtown Karachi near major cultural attractions with in walking distance of shopping and commercial centers. Just 30 minutes drive from Jinnah International Airport via car-shuttle with a straight approach through the main highway Shahra-e-Faisal. Recipient of Consumer Choice Award 2008. 50% of the rooms & suites are recently renovated along with the Lobby, Lower Lobby, Cinnamon Lounge & new Asia Live restaurant.
The hotel offers minibar, TV with satellite channels, telephone with voice mail and data port, in room digital safe deposit box and tea-coffee making facilities. All rooms offer complimentary wireless internet access, while e-rooms include laser printers. Lady avari caters to all lady travels offering additional facilities and amenities catering to their needs. For dining we are proud to offer a selection of restaurants including Chinese, Japanese, Pakistani and Continental.
Each room has complimentary interactive TV (movies on-demand, radio on-demand, messages, room service, internet, etc).

Tourist Spots In And Around Karachi.

The biggest and most exciting city in Pakistan, Karachi, is all the rage with resident tourists and has a bunch of attractions to keep public occupied. A busy seaport and rising business have made this centuries old city home to above fifteen million inhabit of various ethnic groups including Sindhis and Punjabis, making it one of the biggest and most populated locations on the planet. Karachi has in recent times been witness to numerous infrastructure developments making travel less complicated and swifter.One of the core attractions in Karachi is its ample choice of fine sand beaches. The southern seashore along the Arabian Sea is an excellent weekend journey for individuals looking to evade the city contamination and frenzied lifestyle. A key place for huge turtles to lay eggs, Karachi beaches have turtle hatcheries and public commonly drop by at nights to witness considerable numbers of turtles come ashore. The beach is scattered with shacks obtainable for rent or for ownership.People in Karachi like good food and the preceding several years have been witness to a massive rise in the quantity of eating places that have sprung up all through the city. Important places for eateries include Zamzama Boulevard and Hassan Square. You have the preference of eating in your car or sit in convenient eateries. The range of cuisine ranges from European to barbecue and the quality is equivalent to what you would get anywhere on the planet. In terms of historic places Karachi has countless old buildings that were established at various points in the British rule, a lot of which are in mediocre condition. However, a couple of most important attractions include Mohenjodaro, the origins of one of the first modern cultures on the planet and the Chaukhandi graves. Mohenjodaro is easily reachable by aircraft whereas the finely engraved, sand stone graves of Chaukhandi are barely an hour’s travel by car from the middle of Karachi.In terms of environment, the surrounding areas of Karachi have a couple of great lakes, which are home to a substantial variety of migratory birds and a grand incentive for bird watchers. A few hours journey by automobile is a point besides the Indus river where families can go to see the rare blind dolphins. These magnificent animals are a key attraction for environment lovers and the broadening favorability has facilitated in growing money for their survival.Karachi is enlightened and quick paced like any urban city. Its inhabitants are buoyant and more than glad to call themselves as Karachiites and in spite of a variety of security concerns in the past, Karachi’s roads continue to remain packed with automobiles and travelers all through the day.