Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | DHCC | RAKMC |
|---|
| Full Name | Dubai Healthcare City | RAK Maritime City |
| Emirate | Dubai | Ras Al Khaimah |
| Specialty | Healthcare, pharma | Maritime, shipping |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 32,700 | AED 20,000 |
| Cheapest Package | DHCC Non-Clinical | RAKMC Trading License |
| License Fee (from) | AED 15,000 | AED 8,000 |
| Visa Cost Range | AED 5,000-AED 7,000 | AED 4,000-AED 5,500 |
| Notable | Hospitals, clinics, medical research | Port and maritime services |
| Website | www.dhcc.ae | |
All Packages Compared
DHCC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| DHCC Non-Clinical | AED 32,700 | 2 |
| DHCC Clinical License | AED 40,700 | 2 |
| DHCC Premium Clinical | AED 85,700 | 5 |
RAKMC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| RAKMC Trading License | AED 20,000 | 2 |
| RAKMC Industrial | AED 50,000 | 5 |
Verdict
RAKMC is the more affordable option, starting from AED 20,000 compared to AED 32,700 for DHCC. However, DHCC may offer advantages in terms of healthcare, pharma.