FCC vs SAIF
Fujairah Creative City compared to Sharjah Airport International Free Zone
Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | FCC | SAIF |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Fujairah Creative City | Sharjah Airport International Free Zone |
| Emirate | Fujairah | Sharjah |
| Specialty | Media, creative industries | Aviation, logistics, trading |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 9,300 | AED 17,500 |
| Cheapest Package | Creative City Freelance | SAIF Zone 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 | Adjacent to Sharjah Airport |
| Website | www.creativecity.ae | www.saif-zone.com |
All Packages Compared
FCC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|---|---|
| Creative City Freelance | AED 9,300 | 1 |
| Creative City Business | AED 14,000 | 2 |
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 9,300 for FCC. However, FCC may offer advantages in terms of media, creative industries.