--- title: "Dubai South vs Town Square" canonical: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/compare/areas/dubai-south-vs-town-square markdown: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/md/compare/areas/dubai-south-vs-town-square.md type: area-comparison description: "Dubai South 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." --- # Dubai South or Town Square? ## Side by side | | [Dubai South](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-south) | [Town Square](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/town-square) | | --- | --- | --- | | Emirate | Dubai | Dubai | | Tenure | freehold | freehold | | Price per sq ft | AED 1,599, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/buy/dubai/dubai-south-dubai-world-central), 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 | 6.36%, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/buy/dubai/dubai-south-dubai-world-central), 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 83,416, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/rent/dubai/dubai-south-dubai-world-central), 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 | 1 | 0 | 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 1,599 in Dubai South, about 6% 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 6.36% in Dubai South (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 83,416 in Dubai South (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026). ## Developments in Dubai South - [Azizi Venice](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-south/azizi-venice): Azizi Developments; Dubai South, Dubai; under construction; handover 2027; from AED 758,000 (as of 2026-11-13) ## Developments in Town Square No developments in Town Square are currently listed. ## What Dubai South is like > The 145 sq km government-planned district around Al Maktoum International Airport, mixing logistics, aviation and free-zone land with residential communities. Low entry prices; the case rests on the airport's long expansion. Who it suits: Budget-conscious buyers who accept a long commute for a lower price; People employed at the airport, in logistics or in the Dubai South free zone; Patient investors taking a ten-year view on the airport relocation; Families wanting a villa below the prices of established suburbs. In its favour: - 145 sq km planned district built around Al Maktoum International Airport - AED 128 billion airport expansion approved in April 2024, planned for up to 260 million passengers a year - Direct access to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) and Emirates Road (E611) Worth weighing: - Very large pipeline: Property Finder listed 144 new projects here in November 2026, most handing over between 2028 and 2030 - The airport expansion is a multi-decade programme, and passenger services at Al Maktoum International have so far been limited Full guide: [Dubai South](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-south) ## 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 Dubai South or Town Square cheaper per square foot? Town Square is cheaper on the published figures: AED 1,502 per sq ft against AED 1,599 in Dubai South (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, Dubai South or Town Square? Town Square, on the published figures: a gross yield of 7.19% against 6.36% in Dubai South (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 Dubai South and Town Square? New tenancy contracts average AED 83,416 a year in Dubai South 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. ### Can foreigners buy property in Dubai South and Town Square? Dubai South 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 Dubai South and Town Square? In Dubai South: [Azizi Venice](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/dubai-south/azizi-venice) from AED 758,000. We do not list a development in Town Square yet. --- Source page: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/compare/areas/dubai-south-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.