Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | ADGM | ICAD |
|---|
| Full Name | Abu Dhabi Global Market | Industrial City of Abu Dhabi |
| Emirate | Abu Dhabi | Abu Dhabi |
| Specialty | Financial services, fintech | Heavy industry, manufacturing |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 27,000 | AED 15,899 |
| Cheapest Package | ADGM Tech Startup License | ICAD Starter |
| License Fee (from) | AED 10,000 | AED 10,000 |
| Visa Cost Range | AED 5,000-AED 7,000 | AED 5,000-AED 7,000 |
| Notable | Al Maryah Island, English common law | Multiple zones across Abu Dhabi |
| 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 |
ICAD Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| ICAD Starter | AED 15,899 | 2 |
| ICAD Workshop | AED 48,000 | 5 |
| ICAD Large Industrial | AED 115,000 | 15 |
Verdict
ICAD is the more affordable option, starting from AED 15,899 compared to AED 27,000 for ADGM. However, ADGM may offer advantages in terms of financial services, fintech.