Nshama develops master-planned residential communities in Dubai, combining apartments, townhouses, retail, hospitality, business and cultural amenities. Its value-focused, off-plan model targets families, young professionals, first-time buyers and investors seeking integrated neighbourhood living with green space, convenience and community facilities.
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AI-researched delivery record, not yet confirmed by the developer. Dates may be approximate; original sources are linked.
AI research over published reviews and resident comments. Scores are a model’s reading of opinion, not figures stated on a page, and nothing here feeds any number above it. The links under each block are the pages that research says it used. Based on available resident reviews of covered buildings. These are reported experiences, not independent building inspections, and may not represent all residents or properties.
| Project | Overall | Structure & systems | Management & living |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shams TownhousesTown Square, Dubai213 units | 9.3/ 10 | —/ 10 | 9.3/ 10 |
The building-specific Google Reviews/Maps aggregate of 4.7/5 from 19 reviews sets the level and converts to 9.1/10 under the stated curve. The written feedback is strongly positive about family living, parks, location and activities, with no recurring serious or moderate complaint; the single criticism about uniform design is not enough to reduce the score. | Not found in sources: No recurring management complaint found | ||
no notes returned no links returned | The available reviews describe a lively, family-oriented lifestyle: one reviewer called it an “Amazing community and location” with “Friendly people and lots of activities,” while another praised the parks, walking paths, cafés and open spaces. Property Finder’s two-review community profile reports 4.4/5 overall, with 5.0/5 for parks nearby, 4.8/5 for family friendliness and amenities, and 4.4/5 for maintenance; the main negative written comment says the homes are visually repetitive and difficult to distinguish. | ||
| Reem TownhousesTown Square, Dubai | 8.8/ 10 | —/ 10 | 8.8/ 10 |
Google Reviews/Maps provides the largest published building-specific review base, at 4.6/5 from 57 reviews, which converts to 8.8/10 under the specified curve. The small Property Finder set is materially less reliable for scoring because it has only two reviews and the displayed comments are broader Town Square commentary; no recurring or severe Reem-specific complaint was found to move the anchor. | Not found in sources: limited operational evidence | ||
no notes returned no links returned | The available resident-facing feedback is mostly positive: reviewers describe “Nice villas and community,” an “Amazing place to live,” and a “Good community for families with kids.” The principal operational criticism was that “a terrible noise starts from six o'clock in the morning from the constructions around you”; this is one dated review rather than a recurring theme, so the evidence does not establish a current management pattern. | ||
| The Regent ResidencesTown Square, Dubai238 units | 7.0/ 10 | —/ 10 | 7.0/ 10 |
No eligible rating reaches the ten-review threshold, and the only aggregate located is Property Finder's community-level set, which the instructions exclude from scoring. The score therefore uses the two written reviews read: both are positive, but the small sample and community—not building—scope pull the result toward 6.5 rather than allowing a high confidence building score. | Not found in sources: No reported structural failures · No repeated infrastructure complaint found · No plumbing complaint found · No HVAC complaint found · No electrical complaint found · No leak or waterproofing complaint found | Not found in sources: No building-specific management review | |
Property Finder publishes a 4.3/5 maintenance sub-score for the Town Square community, but this is a community-level score rather than a building-only engineering assessment. The two written reviews contain no structural or systems complaints; they instead describe the setting as "clean, peaceful" and "well planned." | The two Property Finder reviews are positive: one says Town Square has "a friendly, welcoming vibe" and that the parks, cafés and open spaces make daily life enjoyable; the other calls it "clean, peaceful, and family-friendly" with beautiful parks and walking tracks. The same page rates community amenities 4.8/5 and connectivity/traffic 3.9/5, while Bayut cautions that the building is far from metro stations and Property Finder describes limited public transport for Town Square. | ||
| Maha TownhousesTown Square, Dubai501 units | 6.5/ 10 | —/ 10 | 6.5/ 10 |
The only published building-specific aggregate located was 4/5 from 4 reviews, which converts to 7/10 but is below the 10-review anchor threshold, so the result is kept near 6.5. One written review reports potentially serious AC and maintenance problems, reducing the result to 6.5; no structure score is assigned because there is no published structural rating or sufficiently broad structural evidence. | |||
The only infrastructure-specific review read reported “persistent humidity” and “poor cooling,” describing some rooms as “unlivable” for months. It also alleged that Gree maintenance teams responded slowly and used trial-and-error rather than proper diagnosis; this is a single serious report, not a recurring theme established by multiple reviews. | Published descriptions portray Maha as a family-friendly, tranquil community with parks, pools, play areas and nearby retail; Bayut also notes that limited public transport can challenge residents. Resident feedback is mixed: one review said “Amazing place for party,” while another called living there “a very disappointing experience so far” because of unresolved AC and maintenance problems. | ||
| The Diplomat ResidencesTown Square, Dubai153 units | 6.0/ 10 | —/ 10 | 5.5/ 10 |
The building-specific Google aggregate of 3.5/5 from 13 reviews is the only rating with a review base of at least 10 and therefore anchors the score at 5.5/10 under the stated conversion curve. Written feedback is divided: several reviews praise the calm, modern setting and facilities, while security and management/enforcement complaints recur. No building-specific published evidence supports a separate structure score. | |||
no notes returned no links returned | Residents praised the building as “modern, clean, and comfortable,” and described it as a “Modern residential complex with swimming pool, quiet environment.” Negative feedback focused on operations: one reviewer said security “does absolutely nothing” about podium noise and litter, while two separate September 2025 reviews complained that security behaviour was not good. | ||
| Liva ApartmentsTown Square, Dubai484 units | 5.9/ 10 | 4.5/ 10 | 5.9/ 10 |
Google’s building-specific 3.7/5 from 37 reviews is the largest qualifying review base and converts to 6.4/10 before commentary. The reported leakage, noise, alarm and management problems outweigh the repeated but narrower praise for amenities, cleanliness and concierge service; the structure score is lower because the written evidence includes leakage, humidity and finishing defects, but no structural aggregate rating was published. | |||
Published reviews include direct physical-condition complaints: one reviewer described “very poor” construction quality and finishing, “humidity, water leakage,” and recurring maintenance problems; another reported a bathroom leak left unresolved for more than two hours. These are review reports rather than an engineering inspection, and no independent structural score or formal defect report was found. | Daily-life feedback is polarized. Positive reviews say the amenities and service “give the feeling of living in a hotel” and praise “silent spaces to work from home,” while negative reviews report that construction noise made sleep impossible, children were “running and screaming,” and security or management did not resolve complaints. | ||
| Ascot ResidencesTown Square, Dubai | 5.2/ 10 | 4.1/ 10 | 4.5/ 10 |
Google Reviews/Maps provides the only qualifying building-level aggregate with at least 10 reviews: 3.4/5 from 16 reviews, converting to 4.8/10 under the supplied curve. The reported review themes are unusually mixed but lean negative on practical operations and systems, so the score is reduced to 4.3/10 after limited commentary adjustment; the structure and living sub-scores reflect the same evidence separately. | |||
Structural and systems feedback is mixed. Positive reviewers called the building “new” and of “high quality,” but other residents reported that the AC “doesn't work properly,” water pressure was sometimes insufficient to shower, water could turn yellow with a metallic smell, and there were leak and finishing complaints. These are resident reports, not an engineering inspection, and the available evidence is limited to the review set. | Day-to-day experience appears inconsistent. Residents praised “friendly staff,” a “perfect gym,” cleanliness and a calm atmosphere, but several reviews describe the pool as closed or constantly under maintenance, access systems that did not work, exposed parking and delayed service; one resident said security kept telling them to wait every day. The Property Finder material is community-level praise rather than a building rating and is therefore reported but not used for scoring. |
MBRF extended part of its Dubai land bank for a joint-venture integrated lifestyle development; Nshama was to design and develop homes, business centres and cultural destinations.
Awarded the construction contract for Nshama’s Zahra and Hayat Townhouses in Town Square.
Received contracts for the Zahra and Safi apartment blocks in Town Square.
Appointed for the AED310mn design-and-construction contract for UNA apartments in Town Square.
Signed an agreement for Vida to operate a 180-key lifestyle boutique hotel and serviced residences property in Town Square.
Named among the key contractors awarded Town Square construction work, including infrastructure and residential packages.
Named among contractors awarded Town Square residential-project construction work.
Named among contractors awarded Town Square construction work.
Awarded the initial road-works package and wet-utilities work for Town Square.
MBRF will extend a part of its land bank in Dubai on a joint venture partnership for developing an integrated communicated development
the construction contract for its Zahra and Hayat Townhouses awarded to Gulf Beaver Group
Nshama awarded contracts for the Zahra and Safi apartment blocks to Dubai-based United Engineering Co (Unec)
Engineering Contracting Company (ECC) has been appointed on the AED310mn contract for the design and construction of the UNA apartments in Town Square Dubai by Nshama.
Emaar Hospitality Group’s Vida Hotels and Resorts has signed an agreement with Nshama to operate a lifestyle boutique Vida hotel and serviced residences property in Dubai’s Town Square development.
Key contractors include Shapoorji Pallonji, Kier Dubai, Al Naboodah Contracting, Beaver Gulf Group and Binladin Contracting Group.
Key contractors include Shapoorji Pallonji, Kier Dubai, Al Naboodah Contracting, Beaver Gulf Group and Binladin Contracting Group.
Key contractors include Shapoorji Pallonji, Kier Dubai, Al Naboodah Contracting, Beaver Gulf Group and Binladin Contracting Group.
The initial road works package has been awarded to Binladin Contracting, who is also responsible for the construction of wet utilities.
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| United Arab Emirates | active 10 projects tracked |
| Residential, for sale | 10 of 10 |
| Retail | 4 of 10 |
Nshama is ushering in a new development approach to Dubai that draws on the Dubai Plan 2021 and supports the key theme of establishing the city as a ‘preferred place to live, work and visit.’Zawya February 26, 2015https://www.zawya.com/en/press-release/nshama-unveils-town-square-the-citys-first-of-its-kind-urban-metropolis-offering-unmatched-value-iq06jpyr
We are not here to make a quick dirham. We are here for the long haul.Khaleej Times February 9, 2016https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/a-mid-income-dream-is-taking-shape-in-dubai
Fred Durie, who joined Emaar in 2001 and was the chief executive of Emaar International
Fred Durie said: "Nshama is ushering in a new development approach to Dubai that draws on the Dubai Plan 2021 and supports the key theme of establishing the city as a 'preferred place to live, work and visit.'"
We are not here to make a quick dirham. We are here for the long haul," affirms Durie.
Fred Durie, a seasoned real estate expert with a key role in landmark Emaar projects like Downtown Dubai and Dubai Marina, has been crucial in bringing Nshama to life.
Led by Chief Executive Officer Fred Durie
Abdulrahman Juma Alfalasi, Director of Projects, has over 13 years of experience in the construction industry and was earlier Project Manager and Africa Operations Director of Tradewinds
Still privately-owned and run by Fred Durie and Abdul-Rahman Juma AlFalasi
Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Middlesex University
Previous roles include HR Director at NSHAMA, Regional Head - Human Resources at RSH (Middle East) LLC
Senior Director - Operations (Current) Nov 2017 - Present
Previous roles include Senior Manager, Pre and Post Contracts at NSHAMA, Vice President - Contracts and Commercial at Oberoi Realty ... COMMERCIAL MANAGER at Arabtec Construction LLC.
Project Estimation, Construction Cost Control, Value Engineering, Quantity Surveying, and Cost Reporting.
Director - Projects & Commercial (Current) Jan 2024 - Present
Bachelor's degree Mechanical Engineering at University of Calicut ... Master of Business Administration - MBA Business Administration and Management General at Annamalai University
Facilities Manager - Emaar Facilities Management ... Assistant Facilities Manager - Berkeley Services UAE LLC
Head of FM - [NSHAMA] (Current) Nov 2025 - Present
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Business Administration and Management General at Heriot-Watt University ... Bachelor of Business Administration Human Resources Management and Marketing at Champlain College
Head Of Customer Relations - [Bloom Holding]
Head of Customer Experience & Operations (Current) Jan 2026 - Present
0 undated completions and 0 boundary-uncertain completions are retained but excluded from figures.
| Project | Location | Type | Units | Floors | Area | Cost | Payment plan | Launched | Construction start | Original target | Handover | Delay | Confidence | Status |
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| The Mayfair | Dubai, United Arab Emirates Town Square | residential for sale, retail | 2421 | 7 | — | AED 105.7m estimated cost | 10% / 40% / 50%1 | 2023 | December 2023 | — | Aug 2026 | — | not scorable | completed |
| The Hamilton | Dubai, United Arab Emirates Town Square | residential for sale, retail | 2421 | G+6 | — | AED 107.5m estimated cost | 10/40/501 | 2023 | October 1, 2023 | — | Oct 2025 – Dec 2025 | — | not scorable | completed |
| Liva Apartments | Dubai, United Arab Emirates Town Square | residential for sale | 4841 | 12 | — | AED 114.4m estimated cost | 10/40/501 | 2023 | February 28, 2023 | Jan 2025 – Mar 2025 | Sep 2025 | +7.0 mo (+6.0 to +8.0) | sourced | completed |
| Holland Gardens | Dubai, United Arab Emirates Town Square | residential for sale, retail | 2281 | 7 | — | AED 110.7m other | 10/40/501 | 2023 | May 12, 2023 | Oct 2025 – Dec 2025 | Jul 2025 – Sep 2025 | −3.0 mo (−5.0 to −1.0) | sourced | completed |
| Maha Townhouses | Dubai, United Arab Emirates Town Square | residential for sale | 5011 | — | — | — | 50/501 | 2023 | March 1, 2023 | Sep 2025 | Jul 2025 – Sep 2025 | −1.0 mo (−2.0 to 0.0) | sourced | completed |
| The Regent Residences | Dubai, United Arab Emirates Town Square | residential for sale, retail | 2381 | G+6+R | — | AED 110.2m estimated cost | 10/40/501 | 2023 | July 2023 | Apr 2025 – Jun 2025 | Jul 2025 – Sep 2025 | +3.0 mo (+1.0 to +5.0) | sourced | completed |
| Ascot Residences | Dubai, United Arab Emirates Town Square | residential for sale | — | 6 | — | AED 66.8m estimated cost | 10/40/10/401 | 2022 | November 1, 2022 | Dec 2024 | Nov 2024 | −1.0 mo (−1.0 to −1.0) | sourced | completed |
| The Diplomat Residences | Dubai, United Arab Emirates Town Square | residential for sale | 1531 | 6 | — | AED 64.2m other | 10/50/401 | 2022 | November 1, 2022 | Oct 2024 – Dec 2024 | Nov 2024 | 0.0 mo (−1.0 to +1.0) | sourced | completed |
| Shams Townhouses | Dubai, United Arab Emirates Town Square | residential for sale | 2131 | — | — | AED 161.9m other | 10/40/501 | 2022 | September 30, 2022 | Oct 2024 – Dec 2024 | Aug 2024 | −3.0 mo (−4.0 to −2.0) | sourced | completed |
| Reem Townhouses | Dubai, United Arab Emirates Town Square | residential for sale | — | — | — | AED 301.8m other | 10/30/601 | 2022 | January 2022 | Oct 2023 – Dec 2023 | Nov 2023 | 0.0 mo (−1.0 to +1.0) | sourced | completed |
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| Tracked since | October 6, 2026 |
| Last checked | October 7, 2026 this month |
| Profile last researched | October 7, 2026 |
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