Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | ICAD | DMC |
|---|
| Full Name | Industrial City of Abu Dhabi | Dubai Media City |
| Emirate | Abu Dhabi | Dubai |
| Specialty | Heavy industry, manufacturing | Media, advertising, broadcasting |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 15,899 | AED 10,800 |
| Cheapest Package | ICAD Starter | DMC Freelance Permit |
| License Fee (from) | AED 10,000 | AED 15,000 |
| Visa Cost Range | AED 5,000-AED 7,000 | AED 5,000-AED 7,000 |
| Notable | Multiple zones across Abu Dhabi | CNN, BBC, Reuters offices |
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 |
DMC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| DMC Freelance Permit | AED 10,800 | 1 |
| DMC Company License | AED 39,900 | 3 |
| DMC Premium Office | AED 94,800 | 6 |
Verdict
DMC is the more affordable option, starting from AED 10,800 compared to AED 15,899 for ICAD. However, ICAD may offer advantages in terms of heavy industry, manufacturing.