Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | ICAD | AFZ |
|---|
| Full Name | Industrial City of Abu Dhabi | Ajman Free Zone |
| Emirate | Abu Dhabi | Ajman |
| Specialty | Heavy industry, manufacturing | General trading, manufacturing |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 15,899 | AED 4,888 |
| Cheapest Package | ICAD Starter | Ajman FZ Starter (0 visa) |
| License Fee (from) | AED 10,000 | AED 4,888 |
| Visa Cost Range | AED 5,000-AED 7,000 | AED 3,800-AED 4,500 |
| Notable | Multiple zones across Abu Dhabi | Budget-friendly, near Dubai |
All Packages Compared
ICAD Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| ICAD Starter | AED 15,899 | 2 |
| ICAD Workshop | AED 48,000 | 5 |
| ICAD Large Industrial | AED 115,000 | 15 |
AFZ Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| Ajman FZ Starter (0 visa) | AED 4,888 | 0 |
| Ajman FZ 1 Visa | AED 10,300 | 1 |
| Ajman FZ 2 Visa | AED 15,600 | 2 |
Verdict
ICAD is the more affordable option, starting from AED 15,899 compared to AED 4,888 for AFZ. However, AFZ may offer advantages in terms of general trading, manufacturing.