Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | DTC | SRTIP |
| Full Name | Dubai Textile City | Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park |
| Emirate | Dubai | Sharjah |
| Specialty | Textiles, fashion | Technology, R&D |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 27,600 | AED 13,500 |
| Cheapest Package | DTC Trading License | SRTIP Startup |
| 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 | Innovation and research hub |
All Packages Compared
DTC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
| DTC Trading License | AED 27,600 | 2 |
| DTC Warehouse | AED 59,500 | 5 |
SRTIP Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
| SRTIP Startup | AED 13,500 | 1 |
| SRTIP Standard Office | AED 35,000 | 3 |
| SRTIP Lab Space | AED 67,000 | 5 |
Verdict
SRTIP is the more affordable option, starting from AED 13,500 compared to AED 27,600 for DTC. However, DTC may offer advantages in terms of textiles, fashion.