DAFZA vs IHC
Dubai Airport Free Zone compared to International Humanitarian City
Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | DAFZA | IHC |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Dubai Airport Free Zone | International Humanitarian City |
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Specialty | General trading, logistics | Humanitarian, logistics |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 28,500 | AED 35,000 |
| Cheapest Package | DAFZA Service | IHC Commercial License |
| License Fee (from) | AED 15,000 | N/A |
| Visa Cost Range | AED 5,000-AED 7,000 | N/A |
| Notable | Adjacent to DXB airport | UN and NGO base |
| Website | www.dafz.ae | www.ihc.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 |
IHC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|---|---|
| IHC Commercial License | AED 35,000 | 2 |
| IHC Warehouse | AED 80,500 | 5 |
Verdict
DAFZA is the more affordable option, starting from AED 28,500 compared to AED 35,000 for IHC. However, IHC may offer advantages in terms of humanitarian, logistics.