Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | DIFC | DKP |
|---|
| Full Name | Dubai International Financial Centre | Dubai Knowledge Park |
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Specialty | Financial services, fintech | Education, training |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 23,000 | AED 23,800 |
| Cheapest Package | DIFC Innovation License | DKP Flexi Desk |
| License Fee (from) | AED 12,000 | AED 15,000 |
| Visa Cost Range | AED 6,000-AED 8,000 | AED 5,000-AED 7,000 |
| Notable | Independent legal system (common law) | Universities and training institutes |
| Website | www.difc.ae | dkp.ae |
All Packages Compared
DIFC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| DIFC Innovation License | AED 23,000 | 1 |
| DIFC Commercial License | AED 77,000 | 3 |
| DIFC Financial License | AED 127,000 | 5 |
DKP Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| DKP Flexi Desk | AED 23,800 | 1 |
| DKP Standard Office | AED 43,400 | 3 |
Verdict
DIFC is the more affordable option, starting from AED 23,000 compared to AED 23,800 for DKP. However, DKP may offer advantages in terms of education, training.