Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | DTC | JAFZA |
|---|
| Full Name | Dubai Textile City | Jebel Ali Free Zone |
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Specialty | Textiles, fashion | Logistics, manufacturing, trading |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 27,600 | AED 18,500 |
| Cheapest Package | DTC Trading License | JAFZA FZE - Trading |
| License Fee (from) | AED 12,000 | AED 5,500 |
| Visa Cost Range | AED 5,000-AED 7,000 | AED 5,000-AED 7,000 |
| Notable | Manufacturing and trading | 57 sq km, adjacent to Jebel Ali Port |
All Packages Compared
DTC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| DTC Trading License | AED 27,600 | 2 |
| DTC Warehouse | AED 59,500 | 5 |
JAFZA Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| JAFZA FZE - Trading | AED 18,500 | 4 |
| JAFZA FZE - Service | AED 18,500 | 4 |
| JAFZA FZCO | AED 31,000 | 6 |
| JAFZA Warehouse | AED 76,500 | 15 |
Verdict
JAFZA is the more affordable option, starting from AED 18,500 compared to AED 27,600 for DTC. However, DTC may offer advantages in terms of textiles, fashion.