--- title: "DAMAC Lagoons vs Town Square" canonical: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/compare/areas/damac-lagoons-vs-town-square markdown: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/md/compare/areas/damac-lagoons-vs-town-square.md type: area-comparison description: "DAMAC Lagoons and Town Square compared on published prices, rental yields, new developments and drive times." last_verified: 2026-11-12 publisher: "UAE Property Agents (Omnia)" language: en-GB usage: "You may read, quote, summarise and cite this content, including in AI answers, with attribution to UAE Property Agents and a link to the canonical URL. Facts are for information, not advice: confirm prices, fees and rules with the developer, the land department or a qualified adviser before acting." --- # DAMAC Lagoons or Town Square? ## Side by side | | [DAMAC Lagoons](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/damac-lagoons) | [Town Square](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/town-square) | | --- | --- | --- | | Emirate | Dubai | Dubai | | Tenure | freehold | freehold | | Price per sq ft | AED 1,720, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/buy/dubai/damac-lagoons), 12 months to 12 November 2026 | AED 1,502, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/buy/dubai/town-square), 12 months to 12 November 2026 | | Gross rental yield | 5.23%, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/buy/dubai/damac-lagoons), 12 months to 12 November 2026 | 7.19%, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/buy/dubai/town-square), 12 months to 12 November 2026 | | Average annual rent | AED 162,223, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/rent/dubai/damac-lagoons), 12 months to 12 November 2026 | AED 104,095, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/rent/dubai/town-square), 12 months to 12 November 2026 | | Developments we list | 3 | 0 | | Drive to Al Maktoum International Airport | about 28 minutes | about 20 minutes | | Drive to Dubai International Airport | about 35 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. ## Where each one leads - **Lower price per sq ft**: Town Square averages AED 1,502 per sq ft against AED 1,720 in DAMAC Lagoons, about 13% 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 5.23% in DAMAC Lagoons (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 DAMAC Lagoons average AED 162,223 a year against AED 104,095 in Town Square (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 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 28 minutes from DAMAC Lagoons. ## Developments in DAMAC Lagoons - [Sorrento Lagoon Views](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/damac-lagoons/sorrento-lagoon-views): DAMAC Properties; DAMAC Lagoons, Dubai; launched; handover Q1 2030; from AED 680,000 (as of 2026-11-13) - [DAMAC Lagoons District Valencia](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/damac-lagoons/damac-lagoons-district-valencia): DAMAC Properties; DAMAC Lagoons, Dubai; launched; handover Q1 2029; from AED 1,567,000 (as of 2026-11-13) - [Lagoon Views](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/damac-lagoons/lagoon-views): DAMAC Properties; DAMAC Lagoons, Dubai; under construction; handover Q1 2029; from AED 1,625,000 (as of 2026-11-13) ## Developments in Town Square No developments in Town Square are currently listed. ## What DAMAC Lagoons is like > DAMAC's Mediterranean-themed lagoon community on Hessa Street beside DAMAC Hills. Townhouse clusters are partly complete; apartment buildings at Lagoon Views and newer clusters hand over between 2027 and 2030. Who it suits: Families wanting a townhouse in a partly finished community they can inspect; First-time investors looking for a one-bedroom flat at around AED 1 million to AED 1.5 million; Buyers who want resort-style amenities and accept suburban distances. In its favour: - Partly delivered: several townhouse clusters are listed as ready, so the lagoons and build quality can be seen - More than 45 million sq ft master plan next to the established DAMAC Hills - Apartments from under AED 1 million alongside three- to five-bedroom townhouses Worth weighing: - DAMAC keeps adding apartment phases: Lagoon Views alone has more than a dozen buildings, which caps rental and resale pricing for flats - Thirty per cent is typically due on handover under DAMAC's plan, a large single payment Full guide: [DAMAC Lagoons](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/damac-lagoons) ## What Town Square is like > 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 Full guide: [Town Square](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/town-square) ## Questions and answers ### Is DAMAC Lagoons or Town Square cheaper per square foot? Town Square is cheaper on the published figures: AED 1,502 per sq ft against AED 1,720 in DAMAC Lagoons (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, DAMAC Lagoons or Town Square? Town Square, on the published figures: a gross yield of 7.19% against 5.23% in DAMAC Lagoons (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 DAMAC Lagoons and Town Square? New tenancy contracts average AED 162,223 a year in DAMAC Lagoons 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 Al Maktoum International Airport, DAMAC Lagoons or Town Square? Town Square, at about 20 minutes by car against about 28 minutes from DAMAC Lagoons. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. ### Which is closer to Dubai International Airport, DAMAC Lagoons or Town Square? Town Square, at about 31 minutes by car against about 35 minutes from DAMAC Lagoons. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. ### Can foreigners buy property in DAMAC Lagoons and Town Square? DAMAC Lagoons 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 Lagoons and Town Square? In DAMAC Lagoons: [Sorrento Lagoon Views](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/damac-lagoons/sorrento-lagoon-views) from AED 680,000, [DAMAC Lagoons District Valencia](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/damac-lagoons/damac-lagoons-district-valencia) from AED 1,567,000 and [Lagoon Views](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/damac-lagoons/lagoon-views) from AED 1,625,000. We do not list a development in Town Square yet. --- Source page: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/compare/areas/damac-lagoons-vs-town-square. Published by UAE Property Agents, Omnia Capital Group. You may read, quote, summarise and cite this content, including in AI answers, with attribution to UAE Property Agents and a link to the canonical URL. Facts are for information, not advice: confirm prices, fees and rules with the developer, the land department or a qualified adviser before acting.