DAMAC Islands or Town Square?
Side by side on published prices, yields, new developments and drive times.
Pictured: DAMAC Islands by DAMAC Properties
Where each one leads
Drawn only from published figures and the developments we list, each with its source.
Lower price per sq ft
Town Square averages AED 1,502 per sq ft against AED 1,673 in DAMAC Islands, about 10% less (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Closer to Al Maktoum International Airport
Town Square is about 20 minutes from Al Maktoum International Airport by car, against about 30 minutes from DAMAC Islands.
Side by side
| Measure | DAMAC Islands | Town Square |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Price per sq ft | AED 1,673Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 380 sales | AED 1,502Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 1,973 sales |
| Developments we list | 2 | 0 |
| Drive to Al Maktoum International Airport | about 30 minutes | about 20 minutes |
| Drive to Dubai International Airport | about 40 minutes | about 31 minutes |
Each figure is shown as its publisher states it, with the period it covers. A row appears only where both areas have a figure. Property Finder’s figures are averages across home types, so they mix studios and large homes. Read 12 November 2026.
New developments in each
DAMAC Islands
- DAMAC Islands 2DAMAC PropertiesAED 3,329,000
- DAMAC IslandsDAMAC PropertiesAED 3,930,000
Town Square
We do not list a development in Town Square yet.
What each area is like
DAMAC Islands
DAMAC's lagoon-themed townhouse and villa community in Dubailand, sold in island-named clusters. Entirely off-plan: the first phase targets late 2028 and DAMAC Islands 2 targets 2030. Inland, despite the name.
Who it suits
- Families who want a four- or five-bedroom house for under AED 4 million
- Buyers who like resort-style shared amenities and accept the service charges that come with them
- Investors comfortable with DAMAC's launch-and-resell market and a 2028 to 2030 horizon
In its favour
- Four-bedroom townhouses from about AED 2.1 million to AED 2.75 million at launch prices on Property Finder
- Lagoon-led master plan with themed leisure features such as a water park and wildlife park in DAMAC's marketing
- Direct access to Emirates Road (E611) and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311)
Worth weighing
- Thousands of near-identical townhouses hand over within about two years of each other (late 2028 to 2030), across this community and its neighbours
- Bayut's area page showed asking prices down about 6% over six months and transaction prices down about 9% when checked in November 2026
Town Square
Nshama's large mid-market community on Al Qudra Road: park-facing apartment blocks and townhouses, well-stocked with shops, and still launching new buildings every few months.
Who it suits
- Families on a mid-market budget
- First-time buyers who will live in the home
- Investors targeting family tenants
- Buyers who want an established community
In its favour
- Established community with supermarkets, around 90 shops and restaurants and a large central park
- One master developer controls design, phasing and community management
- Active resale market: 1,973 sale transactions in 12 months (Property Finder, checked 12 November 2026)
Worth weighing
- A steady pipeline: buildings are due for handover every few months from late 2026 to 2029, all with similar 1 to 3 bedroom layouts that will compete for the same tenants and resale buyers
- No metro; about 25 minutes to Downtown Dubai and 31 to Dubai International Airport by car, longer at peak times on Al Qudra Road
DAMAC Islands or Town Square: quick answers
Is DAMAC Islands or Town Square cheaper per square foot?
Town Square is cheaper on the published figures: AED 1,502 per sq ft against AED 1,673 in DAMAC Islands (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Averages move with the mix of homes sold, so compare like with like before relying on the gap.
Which is closer to Al Maktoum International Airport, DAMAC Islands or Town Square?
Town Square, at about 20 minutes by car against about 30 minutes from DAMAC Islands. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Which is closer to Dubai International Airport, DAMAC Islands or Town Square?
Town Square, at about 31 minutes by car against about 40 minutes from DAMAC Islands. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Can foreigners buy property in DAMAC Islands and Town Square?
DAMAC Islands is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Town Square is a designated freehold area, open to buyers of any nationality. Sales in Dubai are registered with the DLD.
Which new developments can I buy in DAMAC Islands and Town Square?
In DAMAC Islands: DAMAC Islands 2 from AED 3,329,000 and DAMAC Islands from AED 3,930,000. We do not list a development in Town Square yet.
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Not sure which area fits?
Tell us your budget, your timing and whether you will live there or let it, and we will set the two areas against each other for you.
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