Lahore is the second largest city of Pakistan. It is known as the heart of Pakistan. Lahore Defence Housing Authority (DHA) is a very famous and sophisticated area of Lahore. Affluent of Lahore prefer DHA to live. It is the first priority residential area of Elite class of Lahore. Originally DHA was constructed for the residence of army officers but later on with the passage of time it became the first choice of buisness community and other elite class of Lahore.

DHA is well developed and highlighted residential area not only in Lahore but also in Pakistan. DHA contains all the luxuries that are needed to live a luxurious life. It has a golf resort, a shopping and office complex. Y-block market is the famous shopping centre of DHA while the other famous shopping centre is H-block market. These shopping centres has so many intersting things such as continental food shops, cafes, gyms, gift shops, hospitals and fitness clinics.

DHA contains the best hospital of Lahore city, called The National Hospital. DHA contains lots of multinational food chains that are highly recognized by the people, these include Pizza Hut, KFC, Mc Donalds. Local resturants include Karachi BBQ, Cock & Bull. Jammin Java, Hot Spot, Pancake Lounge and Gloria Jean's Cafe.

Lahore's top most Educational institutes and universities are located in DHA such as LUMS University, Ibn e Sina, Beaconhouse, Lahore Grammar School.