FCC vs SRTIP
Fujairah Creative City compared to Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park
Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | FCC | SRTIP |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Fujairah Creative City | Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park |
| Emirate | Fujairah | Sharjah |
| Specialty | Media, creative industries | Technology, R&D |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 9,300 | AED 13,500 |
| Cheapest Package | Creative City Freelance | SRTIP Startup |
| License Fee (from) | AED 5,500 | AED 10,000 |
| Visa Cost Range | AED 3,800-AED 5,000 | AED 4,000-AED 5,500 |
| Notable | Budget creative and media licenses | Innovation and research hub |
| Website | www.creativecity.ae | www.srtip.ae |
All Packages Compared
FCC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|---|---|
| Creative City Freelance | AED 9,300 | 1 |
| Creative City Business | AED 14,000 | 2 |
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 9,300 for FCC. However, FCC may offer advantages in terms of media, creative industries.