DIFC vs IHC
Dubai International Financial Centre compared to International Humanitarian City
Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | DIFC | IHC |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Dubai International Financial Centre | International Humanitarian City |
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Specialty | Financial services, fintech | Humanitarian, logistics |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 23,000 | AED 35,000 |
| Cheapest Package | DIFC Innovation License | IHC Commercial License |
| License Fee (from) | AED 12,000 | N/A |
| Visa Cost Range | AED 6,000-AED 8,000 | N/A |
| Notable | Independent legal system (common law) | UN and NGO base |
| Website | www.difc.ae | www.ihc.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 |
IHC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|---|---|
| IHC Commercial License | AED 35,000 | 2 |
| IHC Warehouse | AED 80,500 | 5 |
Verdict
DIFC is the more affordable option, starting from AED 23,000 compared to AED 35,000 for IHC. However, IHC may offer advantages in terms of humanitarian, logistics.