Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | DIFC | DPC |
|---|
| Full Name | Dubai International Financial Centre | Dubai Production City |
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Specialty | Financial services, fintech | Publishing, media |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 23,000 | AED 24,600 |
| Cheapest Package | DIFC Innovation License | DPC Commercial License |
| 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) | Print and publishing hub |
| Website | www.difc.ae | www.dpc.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 |
DPC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| DPC Commercial License | AED 24,600 | 2 |
| DPC Industrial License | AED 64,500 | 5 |
Verdict
DIFC is the more affordable option, starting from AED 23,000 compared to AED 24,600 for DPC. However, DPC may offer advantages in terms of publishing, media.