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Short-Term vs Long-Term Rental in Town Square Dubai

Side-by-side numbers on annual tenancy versus licensed holiday-home hosting in Town Square Dubai.

Price per sqft

AED 1,150 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 58,000/yr

Gross yield

8–9%

Short-let occupancy

63%

The numbers

A long-term tenancy in Town Square Dubai returns AED 58,000 a year with near-zero effort. The same unit hosted at AED 334 a night and 63% occupancy grosses about AED 76,803, and owners on our managed programme average AED 105,989 — a 38% uplift.

The trade-offs

Short-let carries licensing, cleaning, linen and management costs, plus seasonality. Long-term gives certainty and one cheque cycle. Most Town Square Dubai owners choose short-let for the upside and flexibility to use the home themselves.

Town Square Dubai at a glance

Town Square Dubai is Nshama's family township with the cheapest freehold townhouses in Dubai. Buying sits at AED 1,150 per sqft — roughly AED 897,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 58,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 334 a night at 63% occupancy, around AED 76,803 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 105,989 — a 38% uplift.

Frequently asked questions

Which earns more in Town Square Dubai?

Short-let usually earns more gross — around AED 76,803 versus AED 58,000 — but has higher running costs.

Can I switch between the two?

Yes. We commonly move units from annual tenancy to holiday-home hosting at the end of a lease.