Jumeirah Lake Towers or Town Square?
Side by side on published prices, yields, new developments and drive times.
Pictured: Diamondz by Danube by Danube 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 1,822 in Jumeirah Lake Towers, about 18% less (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Higher gross yield
Town Square shows a gross yield of 7.19% against 6.67% in Jumeirah Lake Towers (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Gross yield is before service charges and empty months.
Higher average rent
New tenancy contracts in Town Square average AED 104,095 a year against AED 96,473 in Jumeirah Lake Towers (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026).
Closer to Downtown Dubai
Jumeirah Lake Towers is about 20 minutes from Downtown Dubai by car, against about 25 minutes from Town Square.
Side by side
| Measure | Jumeirah Lake Towers | Town Square |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Tenure | Freehold | Freehold |
| Price per sq ft | AED 1,822Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 1,506 sales | AED 1,502Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 1,973 sales |
| Gross rental yield | 6.67%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 1,506 sales | 7.19%Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 1,973 sales |
| Average annual rent | AED 96,473Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 9,189 contracts | AED 104,095Property Finder, 12 months to 12 November 2026, 6,505 contracts |
| Developments we list | 1 | 0 |
| Drive to Downtown Dubai | about 20 minutes | about 25 minutes |
| Drive to Dubai International Airport | about 25 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
Jumeirah Lake Towers
- Diamondz by DanubeDanube PropertiesAED 1,100,000
Town Square
We do not list a development in Town Square yet.
What each area is like
Jumeirah Lake Towers
A mature, mixed-use tower district across Sheikh Zayed Road from Dubai Marina, run by DMCC, with two metro stations, mid-market prices and a small number of new launches.
Who it suits
- Buy-to-let investors
- First-time buyers in Dubai
- Professionals working in DMCC, Media City or Internet City
- Buyers wanting metro access
In its favour
- Two Red Line metro stations (DMCC and Sobha Realty)
- Established community with lakes, a central park and dog parks
- Mid-market entry point: median asking price AED 1.76 million on Property Finder, 12 November 2026
Worth weighing
- Most towers date from 2006 to 2012 and vary in build quality and upkeep. Tamweel Tower was gutted by fire in 2012 and took until 2016 to repair; check cladding and maintenance records on any resale.
- New towers such as Diamondz add more than a thousand small apartments to a district that already has a large rental stock, much of it studios and one-bedrooms.
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
Jumeirah Lake Towers or Town Square: quick answers
Is Jumeirah Lake Towers or Town Square cheaper per square foot?
Town Square is cheaper on the published figures: AED 1,502 per sq ft against AED 1,822 in Jumeirah Lake Towers (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 has the higher rental yield, Jumeirah Lake Towers or Town Square?
Town Square, on the published figures: a gross yield of 7.19% against 6.67% in Jumeirah Lake Towers (Property Finder, from registered transactions, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Gross yield is before service charges, empty months and fees, so the net return is lower.
What is the average rent in Jumeirah Lake Towers and Town Square?
New tenancy contracts average AED 96,473 a year in Jumeirah Lake Towers and AED 104,095 in Town Square (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026). Both averages mix small and large homes.
Which is closer to Downtown Dubai, Jumeirah Lake Towers or Town Square?
Jumeirah Lake Towers, at about 20 minutes by car against about 25 minutes from Town Square. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Which is closer to Dubai International Airport, Jumeirah Lake Towers or Town Square?
Jumeirah Lake Towers, at about 25 minutes by car against about 31 minutes from Town Square. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Can foreigners buy property in Jumeirah Lake Towers and Town Square?
Jumeirah Lake Towers 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 Jumeirah Lake Towers and Town Square?
In Jumeirah Lake Towers: Diamondz by Danube from AED 1,100,000. We do not list a development in Town Square yet.
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