Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | ICAD | DTEC |
|---|
| Full Name | Industrial City of Abu Dhabi | DTEC |
| Emirate | Abu Dhabi | Dubai |
| Specialty | Heavy industry, manufacturing | Tech startups |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 15,899 | AED 21,670 |
| Cheapest Package | ICAD Starter | DTEC Flexi Desk |
| License Fee (from) | AED 10,000 | AED 10,000 |
| Visa Cost Range | AED 5,000-AED 7,000 | AED 5,000-AED 7,000 |
| Notable | Multiple zones across Abu Dhabi | Innovation and incubation at DSO |
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 |
DTEC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| DTEC Flexi Desk | AED 21,670 | 2 |
| DTEC Fixed Desk | AED 27,975 | 3 |
| DTEC Private Office | AED 49,870 | 5 |
Verdict
ICAD is the more affordable option, starting from AED 15,899 compared to AED 21,670 for DTEC. However, DTEC may offer advantages in terms of tech startups.