DAFZA vs DSC
Dubai Airport Free Zone compared to Dubai Studio City
Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | DAFZA | DSC |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Dubai Airport Free Zone | Dubai Studio City |
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Specialty | General trading, logistics | Film, TV production |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 28,500 | AED 28,300 |
| Cheapest Package | DAFZA Service | DSC Freelance |
| 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 | Production studios and post-production |
| Website | www.dafz.ae | www.dubaistudiocity.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 |
DSC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|---|---|
| DSC Freelance | AED 28,300 | 1 |
| DSC Starter | AED 32,599 | 2 |
| DSC All-Inclusive | AED 47,900 | 3 |
Verdict
DSC is the more affordable option, starting from AED 28,300 compared to AED 28,500 for DAFZA. However, DAFZA may offer advantages in terms of general trading, logistics.