Maslak, IstanbulA neighborhood guide for the Smileys community

Skyscrapers & business · European Side

Mid-range

Istanbul's northern business district — corporate towers, tech companies, and a growing leisure scene anchored by Sapphire Tower and the surrounding malls.

1 past event3 local members

About Maslak

Maslak is one of Istanbul's skyscrapers & business neighborhoods, on the European side, generally mid-range by local standards. It's close to Şişli and Levent. Smileys members based in Maslak connect through neighborhood events, meetups, and each other — this page tracks who's around, what's on, and what's nearby.

Nearby: Şişli, Levent · all neighborhoods

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Local members (3)

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Fahad

Mel

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1 event hosted in Maslak

Local Favorites

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Coffee

Sapphire Tower CafésSmileys Pick

Multiple café options in and around the Sapphire Tower complex. The observation deck café has extraordinary city views.

Sapphire Tower, Maslak, Sarıyer

The Sapphire observation deck (Istanbul Sapphire) gives the best 360° view of Istanbul on a clear day. Worth the entrance fee.

Food

Kanyon ve Maslak AVM Restoranları

Multiple restaurants in the Maslak shopping centres catering to business lunches and after-work dining.

Maslak, Sarıyer

Things to Do

İstanbul Sapphire (Observation Deck)

Local Tips

·Maslak is on the M2 metro line (İTÜ-Ayazağa stop) — direct to Taksim and the city centre.
·Primarily a corporate area. Better for business than leisure.
·The Sapphire observation deck is the main tourist attraction — worth a visit for the views.
·The forest areas of Belgrad Ormanı are accessible from Maslak by taxi (about 20 min).