Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | ADGM | DIAC |
|---|
| Full Name | Abu Dhabi Global Market | Dubai International Academic City |
| Emirate | Abu Dhabi | Dubai |
| Specialty | Financial services, fintech | Education |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 27,000 | AED 39,000 |
| Cheapest Package | ADGM Tech Startup License | DIAC Academic License |
| License Fee (from) | AED 10,000 | AED 15,000 |
| Visa Cost Range | AED 5,000-AED 7,000 | AED 5,000-AED 7,000 |
| Notable | Al Maryah Island, English common law | University campus zone |
| Website | www.adgm.com | www.diacedu.ae |
All Packages Compared
ADGM Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| ADGM Tech Startup License | AED 27,000 | 2 |
| ADGM Commercial License | AED 56,000 | 4 |
| ADGM Financial License | AED 92,000 | 6 |
DIAC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| DIAC Academic License | AED 39,000 | 2 |
| DIAC Campus License | AED 88,060 | 5 |
Verdict
ADGM is the more affordable option, starting from AED 27,000 compared to AED 39,000 for DIAC. However, DIAC may offer advantages in terms of education.