Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | DIFC | DMC |
|---|
| Full Name | Dubai International Financial Centre | Dubai Media City |
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Specialty | Financial services, fintech | Media, advertising, broadcasting |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 23,000 | AED 10,800 |
| Cheapest Package | DIFC Innovation License | DMC Freelance Permit |
| 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) | CNN, BBC, Reuters offices |
| Website | www.difc.ae | dmc.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 |
DMC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| DMC Freelance Permit | AED 10,800 | 1 |
| DMC Company License | AED 39,900 | 3 |
| DMC Premium Office | AED 94,800 | 6 |
Verdict
DMC is the more affordable option, starting from AED 10,800 compared to AED 23,000 for DIFC. However, DIFC may offer advantages in terms of financial services, fintech.