High-rise glass-and-steel office towers and luxury residential buildings from 1990s onward — a planned business district with corporate headquarters and malls.
Post-1999 code applies to most stock; however Istanbul-wide Marmara fault exposure means ground motion risk remains regardless of building era.
Earthquake prep guide →Frequently cited as home base for international corporate assignees due to the concentration of multinational headquarters.
Modern business district with skyscrapers, financial towers, Istanbul Sapphire observation deck.
Upscale bars, lounges, and entertainment venues; live music and stylish nightclubs.
Levent Metro (M2) direct to Taksim, Şişhane, Yenikapı. Multiple bus lines to Beşiktaş and Bebek.
Kanyon and Zorlu sides each have distinct vibes — Kanyon is more compact and walkable. Look for buildings with indoor parking (rare but exists).
From neighborhood decision to actual move-in — one place for the paperwork, the deadlines, and the people who live here.