Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | DIAC | FFZA |
|---|
| Full Name | Dubai International Academic City | Fujairah Free Zone |
| Emirate | Dubai | Fujairah |
| Specialty | Education | Trading, oil storage, shipping |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 39,000 | AED 15,500 |
| Cheapest Package | DIAC Academic License | Fujairah FZ Trading |
| License Fee (from) | AED 15,000 | AED 7,000 |
| Visa Cost Range | AED 5,000-AED 7,000 | AED 3,800-AED 5,000 |
| Notable | University campus zone | East coast port access |
| Website | www.diacedu.ae | www.fujairahfreezone.com |
All Packages Compared
DIAC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| DIAC Academic License | AED 39,000 | 2 |
| DIAC Campus License | AED 88,060 | 5 |
FFZA Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| Fujairah FZ Trading | AED 15,500 | 2 |
| Fujairah FZ Office | AED 23,000 | 4 |
Verdict
FFZA is the more affordable option, starting from AED 15,500 compared to AED 39,000 for DIAC. However, DIAC may offer advantages in terms of education.