Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | ICAD | DTC |
|---|
| Full Name | Industrial City of Abu Dhabi | Dubai Textile City |
| Emirate | Abu Dhabi | Dubai |
| Specialty | Heavy industry, manufacturing | Textiles, fashion |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 15,899 | AED 27,600 |
| Cheapest Package | ICAD Starter | DTC Trading 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 | Manufacturing and trading |
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 |
DTC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| DTC Trading License | AED 27,600 | 2 |
| DTC Warehouse | AED 59,500 | 5 |
Verdict
ICAD is the more affordable option, starting from AED 15,899 compared to AED 27,600 for DTC. However, DTC may offer advantages in terms of textiles, fashion.