Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | DAFZA | DOC |
|---|
| Full Name | Dubai Airport Free Zone | Dubai Outsource City |
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Specialty | General trading, logistics | BPO, outsourcing |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 28,500 | AED 31,600 |
| Cheapest Package | DAFZA Service | DOC Standard License |
| License Fee (from) | AED 15,000 | AED 15,000 |
| Visa Cost Range | AED 5,000-AED 7,000 | AED 5,000-AED 7,000 |
| Notable | Adjacent to DXB airport | Business process services |
| Website | www.dafz.ae | |
All Packages Compared
DAFZA Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| DAFZA Service | AED 28,500 | 3 |
| DAFZA Trading | AED 28,500 | 3 |
| DAFZA Office | AED 49,000 | 6 |
DOC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| DOC Standard License | AED 31,600 | 2 |
| DOC Office Package | AED 61,500 | 5 |
Verdict
DAFZA is the more affordable option, starting from AED 28,500 compared to AED 31,600 for DOC. However, DOC may offer advantages in terms of bpo, outsourcing.