KARACHI: The ‘Do Darya’ food street overlooking the Arabia Sea is a must-visit destination for everyone who visits the city of lights. For Karachiites, it is the most favoured dining experience. But a sad allure glooms the city as reports of the much sought-out food street shutting down forever are circulating on the social media.
Since 2013 the situation has been quite tense between the restaurant owners at Do Darya and the Defence Housing Authority (DHA). Recently, news of shutting down all the restaurants at the food street has taken the world of social media by storm.
According to reports, the reason why the housing authority wants to have Do Darya vacated is the area was never declared commercial.
In 2010, the restaurants entered a licensing agreement with DHA, the agreement, which was for a period of two years, later some restaurants obtained a stay order from the Sindh High Court (SHC) for four years in 2014 which ends in May 2018.
Twitterati are not happy with the reports of Do Darya closure
#Karachi: The City’s famous tourist & dining spot, #DoDarya located along the #ArabianSea r expected to be shut down after this #Ramzan. Do Darya has been a forever favorite amongst the locals & foreigners to enjoy fine cuisine and enjoy the stunning view of the sea.#SaveDoDarya pic.twitter.com/3DHr02tQKu
— SherY – (@SherySyed_) April 23, 2018
Do darya restraunts are the crown of Dha good managment & these restraunts are the main reason for attracting so many potential home buyers in phase 8 which is still 90% undeveloped, these restraunts on dodarya should be supported by Dha in every way possible, to help improve dha
— N_e_w_s_360 (@N_e_w_s_360) April 24, 2018
— N_e_w_s_360 (@N_e_w_s_360) April 24, 2018
A big part of the city of lights is going down. The entire well established restaurants located at Do Darya are closing soon, Lets all reunite and stand up before the beauty of Karachi fades away. #SaveDoDarya@nadia_a_mirza@WaseemBadami @Xadeejournalist pic.twitter.com/sIIUTy5OlV
— Hani Qureshi (@HaniQureshi5) April 24, 2018
So sad the scenic do darya is being shut down a favourite for karachites and visitors. #Karachi #Pakistan
— Ammar Mateen (@Ammarmateen1) April 23, 2018
Do Darya restaurants are to Karachi what Androon Shehr eateries are to Lahore and Monal is to Islamabad.
The city is not the same without them.— Maryam (@maryamful) April 23, 2018
Yup… Some restaurants are already closed. Game over for Do Darya.. Thanks DHA
— Adeel Azhar (@adeel_azhar) April 23, 2018
Restaurants at Do Darya & Jon Snow are same.
Both loved by thousands, got another life 2 years back and everyone want to see them grow, but both illegal.— Mirza Lal Baig (@baigpeg) April 23, 2018
No no no please do darya can’t close, are they crazy? It’s like a landmark for khi now, We all feel so proud telling foreigners about this place and taking them there.. 😭😭😭😱😩
— A♥️KRYAN (@CrazyKryanian) April 23, 2018
Hm to dosre cities k logon ko kehte the k karachi ao tmhen do darya le k jayen ge😢
— Not your babe (@Misbah_Adam) April 23, 2018
My heart is crying😭😭 do darya was the best part fo pakistan:(💔 pic.twitter.com/70aOnl4XBg
— Zay. (@sukish_sukish) April 23, 2018
I went to do darya like 4 years ago and on the way there my friends told me the place will be demolished someday because it was only leased temporarily and not owned. It was always understood that it will be demolished once the contract ended. 🤷🏻♀️
— disco spider (@Rameezay) April 22, 2018
Depressing! Planning a visit with family before Ramazan. Hope it remains in place.
— Rafique Jalal (@rafiquejalal) April 21, 2018
😭😭😭 this is my Favrt place in Karachi
I visit this place at least once in a month😭— Emaan_Jaanbaaz😍😍😍💕 (@Emaan_Akber) April 21, 2018
First they demolished the famouse DHA sunday bazar now this, I strongly wish this news is wrong 😢😢😢 will Chief Justice take notice as it’s among other only few places karachittes can go and enjoy good food and ambience. #DoDarya #Karachi #DHA https://t.co/0KAiTaYzuk
— Sadaf Jabbar (@sadafaj) April 21, 2018
Yeh to bohat buri habar hy karachi ki jan hy pehchan hy DODARYA or yeh usi ko khatam karna chahty hain….
— Per-pen-di-cular (@uzairyousaf008) April 23, 2018
#DoDarya !
Many eateries demolished at Do darya yesterday and other will be vanished soon !!
Please don’t shut it down😐😐
#Pakistan #DoDaryaAikAwaz #saveDoDariya pic.twitter.com/20UKK4wHea— Ifrah(JANBAAZ) 🇵🇰 🇵🇰 (@i_ifraa) April 23, 2018
