--- title: "The Valley by Emaar vs Town Square" canonical: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/compare/areas/the-valley-vs-town-square markdown: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/md/compare/areas/the-valley-vs-town-square.md type: area-comparison description: "The Valley by Emaar 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." --- # The Valley by Emaar or Town Square? ## Side by side | | [The Valley by Emaar](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/the-valley) | [Town Square](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/town-square) | | --- | --- | --- | | Emirate | Dubai | Dubai | | Tenure | freehold | freehold | | Price per sq ft | AED 1,350, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/buy/dubai/the-valley), 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 | 5.17%, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/buy/dubai/the-valley), 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 147,722, [Property Finder](https://www.propertyfinder.ae/en/transactions/rent/dubai/the-valley), 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 | | Drive to Downtown Dubai | about 25 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. ## Where each one leads - **Lower price per sq ft**: The Valley by Emaar averages AED 1,350 per sq ft against AED 1,502 in Town Square, about 10% 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 5.17% in The Valley by Emaar (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 The Valley by Emaar average AED 147,722 a year against AED 104,095 in Town Square (Property Finder, from registered tenancy contracts, 12 months to 12 November 2026). - **Closer to Dubai International Airport**: The Valley by Emaar is about 25 minutes from Dubai International Airport by car, against about 31 minutes from Town Square. ## Developments in The Valley by Emaar - [Ovelle](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/the-valley/ovelle): Emaar Properties; The Valley by Emaar, Dubai; launched; handover Q4 2029; from AED 8,891,888 (as of 2026-11-13) ## Developments in Town Square No developments in Town Square are currently listed. ## What The Valley by Emaar is like > Emaar's townhouse and villa community on the Dubai-Al Ain Road, about 25 minutes from Downtown Dubai. Early phases are complete; newer villa phases such as Ovelle and Avelia hand over towards 2029. Who it suits: Families who want a house and garden at a lower entry price than central villa districts; Buyers who want to inspect a partly completed community before committing; Households commuting towards Downtown Dubai or Academic City; Upgraders within the community moving from a townhouse to a villa. In its favour: - Partly delivered: the first townhouse clusters (Eden, Nara, Talia) are listed as ready by Bayut - 47,000 sq m Golden Beach, 25,000 sq m Sports Village and 13,000 sq m Kids Dale - 24 phases listed by Emaar, from three-bedroom townhouses to five-bedroom villas Worth weighing: - Car-dependent: there is no metro, and Emaar describes public transport as planned - A long way from the beach, Dubai Marina and the Jebel Ali employment zones Full guide: [The Valley by Emaar](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/the-valley) ## 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 The Valley by Emaar or Town Square cheaper per square foot? The Valley by Emaar is cheaper on the published figures: AED 1,350 per sq ft against AED 1,502 in Town Square (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, The Valley by Emaar or Town Square? Town Square, on the published figures: a gross yield of 7.19% against 5.17% in The Valley by Emaar (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 The Valley by Emaar and Town Square? New tenancy contracts average AED 147,722 a year in The Valley by Emaar 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, The Valley by Emaar or Town Square? Both are about 25 minutes from Downtown Dubai by car. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. ### Which is closer to Dubai International Airport, The Valley by Emaar or Town Square? The Valley by Emaar, 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 The Valley by Emaar and Town Square? The Valley by Emaar 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 The Valley by Emaar and Town Square? In The Valley by Emaar: [Ovelle](https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/dubai/the-valley/ovelle) from AED 8,891,888. We do not list a development in Town Square yet. --- Source page: https://www.uaepropertyagents.com/compare/areas/the-valley-vs-town-square. Published by UAE Property Agents, Omnia Capital Group. 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