Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | ADGM | DTC |
|---|
| Full Name | Abu Dhabi Global Market | Dubai Textile City |
| Emirate | Abu Dhabi | Dubai |
| Specialty | Financial services, fintech | Textiles, fashion |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 27,000 | AED 27,600 |
| Cheapest Package | ADGM Tech Startup License | DTC Trading License |
| License Fee (from) | AED 10,000 | AED 12,000 |
| Visa Cost Range | AED 5,000-AED 7,000 | AED 5,000-AED 7,000 |
| Notable | Al Maryah Island, English common law | Manufacturing and trading |
| Website | www.adgm.com | |
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 |
DTC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| DTC Trading License | AED 27,600 | 2 |
| DTC Warehouse | AED 59,500 | 5 |
Verdict
ADGM is the more affordable option, starting from AED 27,000 compared to AED 27,600 for DTC. However, DTC may offer advantages in terms of textiles, fashion.