Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | DIAC | JAFZA |
|---|
| Full Name | Dubai International Academic City | Jebel Ali Free Zone |
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Specialty | Education | Logistics, manufacturing, trading |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 39,000 | AED 18,500 |
| Cheapest Package | DIAC Academic License | JAFZA FZE - Trading |
| License Fee (from) | AED 15,000 | AED 5,500 |
| Visa Cost Range | AED 5,000-AED 7,000 | AED 5,000-AED 7,000 |
| Notable | University campus zone | 57 sq km, adjacent to Jebel Ali Port |
| Website | www.diacedu.ae | www.jafza.ae |
All Packages Compared
DIAC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| DIAC Academic License | AED 39,000 | 2 |
| DIAC Campus License | AED 88,060 | 5 |
JAFZA Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| JAFZA FZE - Trading | AED 18,500 | 4 |
| JAFZA FZE - Service | AED 18,500 | 4 |
| JAFZA FZCO | AED 31,000 | 6 |
| JAFZA Warehouse | AED 76,500 | 15 |
Verdict
JAFZA is the more affordable option, starting from AED 18,500 compared to AED 39,000 for DIAC. However, DIAC may offer advantages in terms of education.