Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | DIAC | IHC |
|---|
| Full Name | Dubai International Academic City | International Humanitarian City |
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Specialty | Education | Humanitarian, logistics |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 39,000 | AED 35,000 |
| Cheapest Package | DIAC Academic License | IHC Commercial License |
| License Fee (from) | AED 15,000 | N/A |
| Visa Cost Range | AED 5,000-AED 7,000 | N/A |
| Notable | University campus zone | UN and NGO base |
| Website | www.diacedu.ae | www.ihc.ae |
All Packages Compared
DIAC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| DIAC Academic License | AED 39,000 | 2 |
| DIAC Campus License | AED 88,060 | 5 |
IHC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| IHC Commercial License | AED 35,000 | 2 |
| IHC Warehouse | AED 80,500 | 5 |
Verdict
IHC is the more affordable option, starting from AED 35,000 compared to AED 39,000 for DIAC. However, DIAC may offer advantages in terms of education.