Modern commercial hub with Liberty Market, M.M. Alam Road restaurants, and shopping plazas.

About Gulberg / Liberty Market

Gulberg is Lahore's most prominent commercial and lifestyle district, centered around Liberty Market (Liberty Roundabout) and Main Boulevard. The area represents modern, cosmopolitan Lahore with high-end shopping plazas, international restaurant chains alongside legendary local eateries, and most of the city's luxury hotels including the Pearl Continental, Nishat Hotel, and Avari.

Liberty Market itself is a sprawling commercial area where upscale branded shops sit alongside traditional fabric bazaars, tailoring shops, and jewelry stores. The Hussain Chowk food street on MM Alam Road has become Lahore's premier dining boulevard, offering everything from traditional Lahori karahi and nihari to Italian, Chinese, and fast-food chains in a vibrant evening atmosphere.

The wider Gulberg area encompasses several important sub-districts: MM Alam Road (the 'restaurant mile'), Model Town (a planned residential colony with parks and the Model Town Link Road commercial strip), and the Defence Housing Authority (DHA) beyond, featuring the Packages Mall and Emporium Mall, two of Pakistan's largest shopping centers. Gulberg serves as the commercial bridge between old Lahore and the expanding southern suburbs.

Nearby Landmarks

Liberty Market MM Alam Road Packages Mall Gaddafi Stadium

Transport Options

Taxi

Cost 800-1500 PKR (~$3-5)
Time 15-25 minutes

Follow "Taxi" signs at arrivals. Queue at official taxi stand. Metered fares, no need to negotiate.

Rideshare (Grab/Uber)

Cost 400-800 PKR (~$2-3)
Time 15-25 minutes

Outside arrivals hall

Step-by-Step Directions

Ride-hailing from airport or take Orange Line Metro and auto-rickshaw.

Quick Comparison

Option Cost Time Best For
Taxi 800-1500 PKR (~$3-5) 15-25 minutes Convenience, groups, heavy luggage
Rideshare 400-800 PKR (~$2-3) 15-25 minutes Budget-conscious, app users

Good to Know

Late Night Transport

Gulberg is one of Lahore's safest and most active areas at night, with MM Alam Road restaurants open until midnight or later. Careem and inDrive are readily available throughout the area. Taxis can be found near Liberty Market and major hotels. The area has well-lit streets and active security. Most hotels have 24-hour taxi or car services for guests.

Luggage Tips

Taxis and ride-hailing vehicles have no issues with luggage in the Gulberg area, which features wide roads and hotel drive-up access. Liberty Market itself is crowded and not ideal for browsing with bags. Most Gulberg hotels offer complimentary luggage storage and early check-in flexibility. The shopping malls (Packages, Emporium) have luggage lockers near entrances.

Accessibility

Gulberg's modern infrastructure is better than most of Lahore for accessibility, though sidewalks are still inconsistent. Major malls (Packages Mall, Emporium Mall) are fully accessible with elevators and wheelchair-friendly facilities. Liberty Market's traditional shopping area is less accessible with crowded, uneven pathways. Luxury hotels in the area all have accessible rooms and facilities.