Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | ICAD | FFZA |
|---|
| Full Name | Industrial City of Abu Dhabi | Fujairah Free Zone |
| Emirate | Abu Dhabi | Fujairah |
| Specialty | Heavy industry, manufacturing | Trading, oil storage, shipping |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 15,899 | AED 15,500 |
| Cheapest Package | ICAD Starter | Fujairah FZ Trading |
| License Fee (from) | AED 10,000 | AED 7,000 |
| Visa Cost Range | AED 5,000-AED 7,000 | AED 3,800-AED 5,000 |
| Notable | Multiple zones across Abu Dhabi | East coast port access |
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 |
FFZA Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| Fujairah FZ Trading | AED 15,500 | 2 |
| Fujairah FZ Office | AED 23,000 | 4 |
Verdict
FFZA is the more affordable option, starting from AED 15,500 compared to AED 15,899 for ICAD. However, ICAD may offer advantages in terms of heavy industry, manufacturing.