Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | DOC | HFZ |
|---|
| Full Name | Dubai Outsource City | Hamriyah Free Zone |
| Emirate | Dubai | Sharjah |
| Specialty | BPO, outsourcing | Industrial, manufacturing, oil & gas |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 31,600 | AED 17,500 |
| Cheapest Package | DOC Standard License | Hamriyah Trading |
| 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 | Business process services | Deep-water port access |
All Packages Compared
DOC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| DOC Standard License | AED 31,600 | 2 |
| DOC Office Package | AED 61,500 | 5 |
HFZ Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| Hamriyah Trading | AED 17,500 | 2 |
| Hamriyah Industrial | AED 57,000 | 10 |
Verdict
HFZ is the more affordable option, starting from AED 17,500 compared to AED 31,600 for DOC. However, DOC may offer advantages in terms of bpo, outsourcing.