Ghaf Woods or Town Square?
Side by side on published prices, yields, new developments and drive times.
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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 2,005 in Ghaf Woods, about 25% less (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Closer to Downtown Dubai
Town Square is about 25 minutes from Downtown Dubai by car, against about 30 minutes from Ghaf Woods.
Side by side
| Measure | Ghaf Woods | Town Square |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Price per sq ft | AED 2,005Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 612 sales | AED 1,502Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 1,973 sales |
| Drive to Downtown Dubai | about 30 minutes | about 25 minutes |
| Drive to Dubai International Airport | about 30 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
Ghaf Woods
We do not list a development in Ghaf Woods yet.
Town Square
We do not list a development in Town Square yet.
What each area is like
Ghaf Woods
Majid Al Futtaim's apartment-led 'forest' community beside Global Village in Dubailand: more than 7,000 homes planned on 738,000 sq m, sold phase by phase to 2031.
Who it suits
- First-time buyers wanting a master-developer apartment
- Owner-occupiers who can wait for 2027 to 2029
- Buyers who want green space over a central address
- Investors comfortable with a long build-out
In its favour
- Single master developer with completed communities and its own retail arm
- More than 7,000 homes planned on 738,000 sq m with a stated 35,000 trees
- Mostly apartments, so entry prices sit well below Majid Al Futtaim's villa communities
Worth weighing
- No homes are complete: the first handovers are listed for the second half of 2027 and the build-out runs to about 2031, so early residents will live beside construction
- More than 7,000 apartments released into one community is a large pipeline; resale and rental competition will come from neighbouring phases as they complete together
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
Ghaf Woods or Town Square: quick answers
Is Ghaf Woods or Town Square cheaper per square foot?
Town Square is cheaper on the published figures: AED 1,502 per sq ft against AED 2,005 in Ghaf Woods (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 Downtown Dubai, Ghaf Woods or Town Square?
Town Square, at about 25 minutes by car against about 30 minutes from Ghaf Woods. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Which is closer to Dubai International Airport, Ghaf Woods or Town Square?
Ghaf Woods, at about 30 minutes by car against about 31 minutes from Town Square. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Can foreigners buy property in Ghaf Woods and Town Square?
Ghaf Woods 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.
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