Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | DTC | RAKEZ |
|---|
| Full Name | Dubai Textile City | Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone |
| Emirate | Dubai | Ras Al Khaimah |
| Specialty | Textiles, fashion | General business, manufacturing |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 27,600 | AED 9,000 |
| Cheapest Package | DTC Trading License | RAKEZ Starter (0 visa) |
| License Fee (from) | AED 12,000 | AED 6,000 |
| Visa Cost Range | AED 5,000-AED 7,000 | AED 4,000-AED 5,500 |
| Notable | Manufacturing and trading | 4,000+ activities, 50+ sectors |
All Packages Compared
DTC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| DTC Trading License | AED 27,600 | 2 |
| DTC Warehouse | AED 59,500 | 5 |
RAKEZ Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| RAKEZ Starter (0 visa) | AED 9,000 | 0 |
| RAKEZ 1 Visa | AED 15,500 | 1 |
| RAKEZ 2 Visa | AED 19,500 | 2 |
| RAKEZ Office | AED 30,500 | 6 |
| RAKEZ Industrial | AED 51,000 | 10 |
Verdict
DTC is the more affordable option, starting from AED 27,600 compared to AED 9,000 for RAKEZ. However, RAKEZ may offer advantages in terms of general business, manufacturing.