Area Guide · Istanbul Asian Side
Kartal, Istanbul
Marmara coastline regeneration with marina and metro on the Asian side.
Kartal occupies the southeastern Marmara shore and has been transformed by coastal regeneration, a large marina and the extension of the metro line along the coast.
It combines seafront position with newer high-rise stock at prices well below the central districts, which has made it one of the Asian side's most active investment corridors.
Why Kartal
What defines the district
Coast and marina
Seafront parks and a large marina anchor the district's regeneration.
High-rise supply
Modern towers with sea views along the coastal strip.
Metro and Marmaray
M4 metro plus Marmaray rail run through the district.
Entry pricing
Sea-view stock at a fraction of central Bosphorus pricing.
Getting around
Connectivity
- M4 metro line and Marmaray coastal rail.
- Around 20 minutes to Sabiha Gökçen Airport.
- Coastal road and TEM motorway access.
Who it suits. Investors who want a sea view at an accessible price, with the transport lines still arriving.
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Terms you will meet
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