DSO vs FFZA
Dubai Silicon Oasis compared to Fujairah Free Zone
Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | DSO | FFZA |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Dubai Silicon Oasis | Fujairah Free Zone |
| Emirate | Dubai | Fujairah |
| Specialty | Technology, semiconductors | Trading, oil storage, shipping |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 22,000 | AED 15,500 |
| Cheapest Package | DSO Starter | Fujairah FZ Trading |
| License Fee (from) | AED 12,000 | AED 7,000 |
| Visa Cost Range | AED 5,000-AED 7,000 | AED 3,800-AED 5,000 |
| Notable | Tech park with residential area | East coast port access |
| Website | www.dsoa.ae | www.fujairahfreezone.com |
All Packages Compared
DSO Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|---|---|
| DSO Starter | AED 22,000 | 1 |
| DSO Standard | AED 37,500 | 3 |
FFZA Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|---|---|
| Fujairah FZ Trading | AED 15,500 | 2 |
| Fujairah FZ Office | AED 23,000 | 4 |
Verdict
FFZA is the more affordable option, starting from AED 15,500 compared to AED 22,000 for DSO. However, DSO may offer advantages in terms of technology, semiconductors.