Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | DTEC | SAIF |
|---|
| Full Name | DTEC | Sharjah Airport International Free Zone |
| Emirate | Dubai | Sharjah |
| Specialty | Tech startups | Aviation, logistics, trading |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 21,670 | AED 17,500 |
| Cheapest Package | DTEC Flexi Desk | SAIF Zone Trading |
| License Fee (from) | AED 10,000 | AED 8,000 |
| Visa Cost Range | AED 5,000-AED 7,000 | AED 4,000-AED 5,500 |
| Notable | Innovation and incubation at DSO | Adjacent to Sharjah Airport |
| Website | www.dtec.ae | www.saif-zone.com |
All Packages Compared
DTEC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| DTEC Flexi Desk | AED 21,670 | 2 |
| DTEC Fixed Desk | AED 27,975 | 3 |
| DTEC Private Office | AED 49,870 | 5 |
SAIF Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| SAIF Zone Trading | AED 17,500 | 2 |
| SAIF Zone Office | AED 30,000 | 6 |
| SAIF Zone Industrial | AED 52,000 | 10 |
Verdict
SAIF is the more affordable option, starting from AED 17,500 compared to AED 21,670 for DTEC. However, DTEC may offer advantages in terms of tech startups.