DSO vs SAIF
Dubai Silicon Oasis compared to Sharjah Airport International Free Zone
Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | DSO | SAIF |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Dubai Silicon Oasis | Sharjah Airport International Free Zone |
| Emirate | Dubai | Sharjah |
| Specialty | Technology, semiconductors | Aviation, logistics, trading |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 22,000 | AED 17,500 |
| Cheapest Package | DSO Starter | SAIF Zone Trading |
| License Fee (from) | AED 12,000 | AED 8,000 |
| Visa Cost Range | AED 5,000-AED 7,000 | AED 4,000-AED 5,500 |
| Notable | Tech park with residential area | Adjacent to Sharjah Airport |
| Website | www.dsoa.ae | www.saif-zone.com |
All Packages Compared
DSO Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|---|---|
| DSO Starter | AED 22,000 | 1 |
| DSO Standard | AED 37,500 | 3 |
SAIF Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|---|---|
| SAIF Zone Trading | AED 17,500 | 2 |
| SAIF Zone Office | AED 30,000 | 6 |
| SAIF Zone Industrial | AED 52,000 | 10 |
Verdict
SAIF is the more affordable option, starting from AED 17,500 compared to AED 22,000 for DSO. However, DSO may offer advantages in terms of technology, semiconductors.