--- title: "Ghaf Woods vs Town Square" canonical: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/compare/areas/ghaf-woods-vs-town-square markdown: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/md/compare/areas/ghaf-woods-vs-town-square.md type: area-comparison description: "Ghaf Woods 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." --- # Ghaf Woods or Town Square? ## Side by side | | [Ghaf Woods](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/ghaf-woods) | [Town Square](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/town-square) | | --- | --- | --- | | Emirate | Dubai | Dubai | | Tenure | freehold | freehold | | Price per sq ft | AED 2,005, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/buy/dubai/ghaf-woods), 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 | | 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. ## Where each one leads - **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. ## Developments in Ghaf Woods No developments in Ghaf Woods are currently listed. ## Developments in Town Square No developments in Town Square are currently listed. ## What Ghaf Woods is like > 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 Full guide: [Ghaf Woods](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/ghaf-woods) ## 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 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. --- Source page: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/compare/areas/ghaf-woods-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.