DAFZA vs FCC
Dubai Airport Free Zone compared to Fujairah Creative City
Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | DAFZA | FCC |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Dubai Airport Free Zone | Fujairah Creative City |
| Emirate | Dubai | Fujairah |
| Specialty | General trading, logistics | Media, creative industries |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 28,500 | AED 9,300 |
| Cheapest Package | DAFZA Service | Creative City Freelance |
| License Fee (from) | AED 15,000 | AED 5,500 |
| Visa Cost Range | AED 5,000-AED 7,000 | AED 3,800-AED 5,000 |
| Notable | Adjacent to DXB airport | Budget creative and media licenses |
| Website | www.dafz.ae | www.creativecity.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 |
FCC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|---|---|
| Creative City Freelance | AED 9,300 | 1 |
| Creative City Business | AED 14,000 | 2 |
Verdict
DAFZA is the more affordable option, starting from AED 28,500 compared to AED 9,300 for FCC. However, FCC may offer advantages in terms of media, creative industries.