9 of the best · Istanbul, Türkiye
New Developments in Istanbul
A megacity forever reinventing itself: a new financial district on the Asian side, the Karaköy waterfront opened to the public, mixed-use landmarks, a vast new airport, a railway under the Bosphorus and a rebuilt opera house on Taksim Square. Described factually by status; we do not publish prices.
Our 9 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Our first three calls on this list, from editors who know Istanbul from Karaköy to Kadıköy.
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Türkiye Wealth Fund
Istanbul Financial Center
A new financial district on the Asian side, opened in 2023.
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A promenade on the Bosphorus
Galataport
The waterfront cruise port and promenade, with Istanbul Modern.
Kılıçali Paşa, Meclis-i Mebusan Caddesi, BeyoğluExplore View on map
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The main international airport
Istanbul Airport (IST)
The main airport, 40 km north-west, linked by the M11 metro and buses.
The full list: New Developments, A–Z
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New districts 4
Finance, shopping and homes.
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Türkiye Wealth Fund
Istanbul Financial Center
A new financial district on the Asian side, opened in 2023.
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An open-air canyon of shops
Kanyon
An award-winning open-air mall in Levent, built as a curving canyon of shops on several levels.
Büyükdere Caddesi No:185, Levent, BeşiktaşExplore View on map
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Luxury brands and theatres
Zorlu Center
A large Beşiktaş complex with luxury shops, Zorlu PSM and Raffles.
Levazım, Koru Sokağı No:2, BeşiktaşExplore View on map
New Developments
The waterfront 1
The Bosphorus shore reopened.
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A promenade on the Bosphorus
Galataport
The waterfront cruise port and promenade, with Istanbul Modern.
Kılıçali Paşa, Meclis-i Mebusan Caddesi, BeyoğluExplore View on map
New Developments
Transport 2
Airport and tunnel.
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The main international airport
Istanbul Airport (IST)
The main airport, 40 km north-west, linked by the M11 metro and buses.
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Under the Bosphorus by train
Marmaray
The rail line under the Bosphorus, linking Europe and Asia since 2013.
New Developments
Culture 1
A rebuilt landmark.
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Opera and ballet on Taksim Square
Atatürk Cultural Center (AKM)
The rebuilt arts centre on Taksim Square, home of opera and ballet.
Taksim Meydanı, İnönü Caddesi No:2, BeyoğluExplore View on map
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New homes 1
Branded residences with hotel service.
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7 photosOpened 2025
Four Seasons Private Residences Istanbul
Three towers and a low-rise of Four Seasons homes, with garden suites and 7-metre penthouses.
Projects are described factually by status. Check each project’s official website for the latest; we do not publish prices or investment advice.
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