In Istanbul, the business and financial services sectors form the major source of demand, with letting activity being mainly con- centrated on the European side, where more office space exists. The city’s modern Central Business District (CBD) is stretched on a ‘strip’ on the European side that crosses two separate boroughs and includes the areas of Levent, Esentepe, Zincirlikuyu and Maslak. The high quality office buildings (Class A) are mainly found in Levent and Maslak. Maslak is expected to receive additional office occupier interest now that the metro line extension is underway. The office buildings on the Asian side are mainly.
