Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | ADAFZ | DMC |
|---|
| Full Name | Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone | Dubai Media City |
| Emirate | Abu Dhabi | Dubai |
| Specialty | Aviation, logistics | Media, advertising, broadcasting |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 28,500 | AED 10,800 |
| Cheapest Package | ADAFZ Flexi Desk | DMC Freelance Permit |
| License Fee (from) | AED 12,000 | AED 15,000 |
| Visa Cost Range | AED 5,000-AED 7,000 | AED 5,000-AED 7,000 |
| Notable | Near Abu Dhabi International Airport | CNN, BBC, Reuters offices |
| Website | www.adafz.ae | dmc.ae |
All Packages Compared
ADAFZ Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| ADAFZ Flexi Desk | AED 28,500 | 1 |
| ADAFZ Office | AED 58,000 | 3 |
| ADAFZ Warehouse | AED 127,500 | 10 |
DMC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| DMC Freelance Permit | AED 10,800 | 1 |
| DMC Company License | AED 39,900 | 3 |
| DMC Premium Office | AED 94,800 | 6 |
Verdict
DMC is the more affordable option, starting from AED 10,800 compared to AED 28,500 for ADAFZ. However, ADAFZ may offer advantages in terms of aviation, logistics.