Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | DTC | HFZ |
|---|
| Full Name | Dubai Textile City | Hamriyah Free Zone |
| Emirate | Dubai | Sharjah |
| Specialty | Textiles, fashion | Industrial, manufacturing, oil & gas |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 27,600 | AED 17,500 |
| Cheapest Package | DTC Trading License | Hamriyah 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 | Manufacturing and trading | Deep-water port access |
All Packages Compared
DTC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| DTC Trading License | AED 27,600 | 2 |
| DTC Warehouse | AED 59,500 | 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 27,600 for DTC. However, DTC may offer advantages in terms of textiles, fashion.