Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | ICAD | FCC |
|---|
| Full Name | Industrial City of Abu Dhabi | Fujairah Creative City |
| Emirate | Abu Dhabi | Fujairah |
| Specialty | Heavy industry, manufacturing | Media, creative industries |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 15,899 | AED 9,300 |
| Cheapest Package | ICAD Starter | Creative City Freelance |
| License Fee (from) | AED 10,000 | AED 5,500 |
| Visa Cost Range | AED 5,000-AED 7,000 | AED 3,800-AED 5,000 |
| Notable | Multiple zones across Abu Dhabi | Budget creative and media licenses |
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 |
FCC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| Creative City Freelance | AED 9,300 | 1 |
| Creative City Business | AED 14,000 | 2 |
Verdict
ICAD is the more affordable option, starting from AED 15,899 compared to AED 9,300 for FCC. However, FCC may offer advantages in terms of media, creative industries.