Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | DTC | SAIF |
|---|
| Full Name | Dubai Textile City | Sharjah Airport International Free Zone |
| Emirate | Dubai | Sharjah |
| Specialty | Textiles, fashion | Aviation, logistics, trading |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 27,600 | AED 17,500 |
| Cheapest Package | DTC Trading License | 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 | Manufacturing and trading | Adjacent to Sharjah Airport |
All Packages Compared
DTC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| DTC Trading License | AED 27,600 | 2 |
| DTC Warehouse | AED 59,500 | 5 |
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 27,600 for DTC. However, DTC may offer advantages in terms of textiles, fashion.