DAFZA vs RAKEZ

Dubai Airport Free Zone compared to Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone

Head-to-Head Comparison

FeatureDAFZARAKEZ
Full NameDubai Airport Free ZoneRas Al Khaimah Economic Zone
EmirateDubaiRas Al Khaimah
SpecialtyGeneral trading, logisticsGeneral business, manufacturing
Cheapest Year 1 AED 28,500 AED 9,000
Cheapest PackageDAFZA ServiceRAKEZ Starter (0 visa)
License Fee (from)AED 15,000AED 6,000
Visa Cost Range AED 5,000-AED 7,000 AED 4,000-AED 5,500
NotableAdjacent to DXB airport4,000+ activities, 50+ sectors
Websitewww.dafz.aewww.rakez.com

All Packages Compared

DAFZA Packages

PackageYear 1Visas
DAFZA ServiceAED 28,5003
DAFZA TradingAED 28,5003
DAFZA OfficeAED 49,0006

RAKEZ Packages

PackageYear 1Visas
RAKEZ Starter (0 visa)AED 9,0000
RAKEZ 1 VisaAED 15,5001
RAKEZ 2 VisaAED 19,5002
RAKEZ OfficeAED 30,5006
RAKEZ IndustrialAED 51,00010

Verdict

DAFZA is the more affordable option, starting from AED 28,500 compared to AED 9,000 for RAKEZ. However, RAKEZ may offer advantages in terms of general business, manufacturing.

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