Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | ICAD | IFZA |
|---|
| Full Name | Industrial City of Abu Dhabi | International Free Zone Authority |
| Emirate | Abu Dhabi | Dubai |
| Specialty | Heavy industry, manufacturing | General business, services |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 15,899 | AED 12,900 |
| Cheapest Package | ICAD Starter | IFZA Starter (0 visa) |
| License Fee (from) | AED 10,000 | AED 12,900 |
| Visa Cost Range | AED 5,000-AED 7,000 | AED 3,800-AED 4,800 |
| Notable | Multiple zones across Abu Dhabi | Budget-friendly, Fujairah-based operations |
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 |
IFZA Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| IFZA Starter (0 visa) | AED 12,900 | 0 |
| IFZA 1 Visa | AED 16,700 | 1 |
| IFZA 2 Visa | AED 22,600 | 2 |
| IFZA 3 Visa | AED 31,400 | 3 |
Verdict
IFZA is the more affordable option, starting from AED 12,900 compared to AED 15,899 for ICAD. However, ICAD may offer advantages in terms of heavy industry, manufacturing.