Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | DMCC | IHC |
|---|
| Full Name | Dubai Multi Commodities Centre | International Humanitarian City |
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Specialty | Commodities, finance, tech, blockchain | Humanitarian, logistics |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 33,600 | AED 35,000 |
| Cheapest Package | DMCC Flexi Desk - Trading | IHC Commercial License |
| License Fee (from) | AED 15,000 | N/A |
| Visa Cost Range | AED 5,000-AED 7,000 | N/A |
| Notable | 22,000+ member companies, JLT location | UN and NGO base |
| Website | www.dmcc.ae | www.ihc.ae |
All Packages Compared
DMCC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| DMCC Flexi Desk - Trading | AED 33,600 | 3 |
| DMCC Flexi Desk - Service | AED 33,600 | 3 |
| DMCC Shared Office | AED 51,100 | 6 |
| DMCC Dedicated Office | AED 80,100 | 10 |
IHC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| IHC Commercial License | AED 35,000 | 2 |
| IHC Warehouse | AED 80,500 | 5 |
Verdict
DMCC is the more affordable option, starting from AED 33,600 compared to AED 35,000 for IHC. However, IHC may offer advantages in terms of humanitarian, logistics.