FCC vs UAQFTZ
Fujairah Creative City compared to UAQ Free Trade Zone
Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | FCC | UAQFTZ |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Fujairah Creative City | UAQ Free Trade Zone |
| Emirate | Fujairah | Umm Al Quwain |
| Specialty | Media, creative industries | Trading, manufacturing, services |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 9,300 | AED 5,000 |
| Cheapest Package | Creative City Freelance | UAQ FTZ Starter (0 visa) |
| License Fee (from) | AED 5,500 | AED 5,000 |
| Visa Cost Range | AED 3,800-AED 5,000 | AED 3,500-AED 4,500 |
| Notable | Budget creative and media licenses | Most affordable UAE free zone |
| Website | www.creativecity.ae | www.uaqftz.com |
All Packages Compared
FCC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|---|---|
| Creative City Freelance | AED 9,300 | 1 |
| Creative City Business | AED 14,000 | 2 |
UAQFTZ Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|---|---|
| UAQ FTZ Starter (0 visa) | AED 5,000 | 0 |
| UAQ FTZ 1 Visa | AED 9,500 | 1 |
| UAQ FTZ 2 Visa | AED 15,000 | 2 |
Verdict
UAQFTZ is the more affordable option, starting from AED 5,000 compared to AED 9,300 for FCC. However, FCC may offer advantages in terms of media, creative industries.