Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | DSO | DTC |
|---|
| Full Name | Dubai Silicon Oasis | Dubai Textile City |
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Specialty | Technology, semiconductors | Textiles, fashion |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 22,000 | AED 27,600 |
| Cheapest Package | DSO Starter | DTC Trading License |
| License Fee (from) | AED 12,000 | AED 12,000 |
| Visa Cost Range | AED 5,000-AED 7,000 | AED 5,000-AED 7,000 |
| Notable | Tech park with residential area | Manufacturing and trading |
| Website | www.dsoa.ae | |
All Packages Compared
DSO Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| DSO Starter | AED 22,000 | 1 |
| DSO Standard | AED 37,500 | 3 |
DTC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| DTC Trading License | AED 27,600 | 2 |
| DTC Warehouse | AED 59,500 | 5 |
Verdict
DSO is the more affordable option, starting from AED 22,000 compared to AED 27,600 for DTC. However, DTC may offer advantages in terms of textiles, fashion.