FCC vs HFZ
Fujairah Creative City compared to Hamriyah Free Zone
Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | FCC | HFZ |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Fujairah Creative City | Hamriyah Free Zone |
| Emirate | Fujairah | Sharjah |
| Specialty | Media, creative industries | Industrial, manufacturing, oil & gas |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 9,300 | AED 17,500 |
| Cheapest Package | Creative City Freelance | Hamriyah Trading |
| License Fee (from) | AED 5,500 | AED 8,000 |
| Visa Cost Range | AED 3,800-AED 5,000 | AED 4,000-AED 5,500 |
| Notable | Budget creative and media licenses | Deep-water port access |
| Website | www.creativecity.ae | www.hfza.ae |
All Packages Compared
FCC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|---|---|
| Creative City Freelance | AED 9,300 | 1 |
| Creative City Business | AED 14,000 | 2 |
HFZ Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|---|---|
| Hamriyah Trading | AED 17,500 | 2 |
| Hamriyah Industrial | AED 57,000 | 10 |
Verdict
HFZ is the more affordable option, starting from AED 17,500 compared to AED 9,300 for FCC. However, FCC may offer advantages in terms of media, creative industries.