Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | DTC | SHC |
|---|
| Full Name | Dubai Textile City | Sharjah Healthcare City |
| Emirate | Dubai | Sharjah |
| Specialty | Textiles, fashion | Healthcare |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 27,600 | AED 24,000 |
| Cheapest Package | DTC Trading License | SHC Non-Clinical |
| License Fee (from) | AED 12,000 | AED 10,000 |
| Visa Cost Range | AED 5,000-AED 7,000 | AED 4,000-AED 5,500 |
| Notable | Manufacturing and trading | Medical facilities and clinics |
All Packages Compared
DTC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| DTC Trading License | AED 27,600 | 2 |
| DTC Warehouse | AED 59,500 | 5 |
SHC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| SHC Non-Clinical | AED 24,000 | 2 |
| SHC Clinical License | AED 33,000 | 2 |
Verdict
SHC is the more affordable option, starting from AED 24,000 compared to AED 27,600 for DTC. However, DTC may offer advantages in terms of textiles, fashion.