Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | DIAC | SAIF |
|---|
| Full Name | Dubai International Academic City | Sharjah Airport International Free Zone |
| Emirate | Dubai | Sharjah |
| Specialty | Education | Aviation, logistics, trading |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 39,000 | AED 17,500 |
| Cheapest Package | DIAC Academic License | SAIF Zone Trading |
| 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 | University campus zone | Adjacent to Sharjah Airport |
| Website | www.diacedu.ae | www.saif-zone.com |
All Packages Compared
DIAC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| DIAC Academic License | AED 39,000 | 2 |
| DIAC Campus License | AED 88,060 | 5 |
SAIF Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| SAIF Zone Trading | AED 17,500 | 2 |
| SAIF Zone Office | AED 30,000 | 6 |
| SAIF Zone Industrial | AED 52,000 | 10 |
Verdict
SAIF is the more affordable option, starting from AED 17,500 compared to AED 39,000 for DIAC. However, DIAC may offer advantages in terms of education.