Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | ICAD | DCC |
|---|
| Full Name | Industrial City of Abu Dhabi | Dubai CommerCity |
| Emirate | Abu Dhabi | Dubai |
| Specialty | Heavy industry, manufacturing | E-commerce |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 15,899 | AED 11,050 |
| Cheapest Package | ICAD Starter | DCC E-Commerce License |
| License Fee (from) | AED 10,000 | AED 12,000 |
| Visa Cost Range | AED 5,000-AED 7,000 | AED 5,000-AED 7,000 |
| Notable | Multiple zones across Abu Dhabi | MENA's first e-commerce free zone |
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 |
DCC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| DCC E-Commerce License | AED 11,050 | 1 |
| DCC E-Commerce 3-Year | AED 23,600 | 2 |
| DCC Warehouse Package | AED 64,500 | 5 |
Verdict
DCC is the more affordable option, starting from AED 11,050 compared to AED 15,899 for ICAD. However, ICAD may offer advantages in terms of heavy industry, manufacturing.