Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | DCC | SPC |
| Full Name | Dubai CommerCity | Sharjah Publishing City |
| Emirate | Dubai | Sharjah |
| Specialty | E-commerce | Publishing, printing |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 11,050 | AED 10,000 |
| Cheapest Package | DCC E-Commerce License | SPC Freelance |
| License Fee (from) | AED 12,000 | AED 8,000 |
| Visa Cost Range | AED 5,000-AED 7,000 | AED 4,000-AED 5,500 |
| Notable | MENA's first e-commerce free zone | Book and print industry |
| Website | www.dubaicommercity.ae | www.spc.ae |
All Packages Compared
DCC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
| DCC E-Commerce License | AED 11,050 | 1 |
| DCC E-Commerce 3-Year | AED 23,600 | 2 |
| DCC Warehouse Package | AED 64,500 | 5 |
SPC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
| SPC Freelance | AED 10,000 | 1 |
| SPC Company License | AED 18,900 | 2 |
Verdict
SPC is the more affordable option, starting from AED 10,000 compared to AED 11,050 for DCC. However, DCC may offer advantages in terms of e-commerce.