DSO vs IHC
Dubai Silicon Oasis compared to International Humanitarian City
Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | DSO | IHC |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Dubai Silicon Oasis | International Humanitarian City |
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Specialty | Technology, semiconductors | Humanitarian, logistics |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 22,000 | AED 35,000 |
| Cheapest Package | DSO Starter | IHC Commercial License |
| License Fee (from) | AED 12,000 | N/A |
| Visa Cost Range | AED 5,000-AED 7,000 | N/A |
| Notable | Tech park with residential area | UN and NGO base |
| Website | www.dsoa.ae | www.ihc.ae |
All Packages Compared
DSO Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|---|---|
| DSO Starter | AED 22,000 | 1 |
| DSO Standard | AED 37,500 | 3 |
IHC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|---|---|
| IHC Commercial License | AED 35,000 | 2 |
| IHC Warehouse | AED 80,500 | 5 |
Verdict
DSO is the more affordable option, starting from AED 22,000 compared to AED 35,000 for IHC. However, IHC may offer advantages in terms of humanitarian, logistics.