Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | DMC | RAKMC |
|---|
| Full Name | Dubai Media City | RAK Maritime City |
| Emirate | Dubai | Ras Al Khaimah |
| Specialty | Media, advertising, broadcasting | Maritime, shipping |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 10,800 | AED 20,000 |
| Cheapest Package | DMC Freelance Permit | RAKMC Trading License |
| 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 | CNN, BBC, Reuters offices | Port and maritime services |
| Website | dmc.ae | |
All Packages Compared
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 |
RAKMC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| RAKMC Trading License | AED 20,000 | 2 |
| RAKMC Industrial | AED 50,000 | 5 |
Verdict
DMC is the more affordable option, starting from AED 10,800 compared to AED 20,000 for RAKMC. However, RAKMC may offer advantages in terms of maritime, shipping.