ICAD vs JAFZA
Industrial City of Abu Dhabi compared to Jebel Ali Free Zone
Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | ICAD | JAFZA |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Industrial City of Abu Dhabi | Jebel Ali Free Zone |
| Emirate | Abu Dhabi | Dubai |
| Specialty | Heavy industry, manufacturing | Logistics, manufacturing, trading |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 15,899 | AED 18,500 |
| Cheapest Package | ICAD Starter | JAFZA FZE - Trading |
| License Fee (from) | AED 10,000 | AED 5,500 |
| Visa Cost Range | AED 5,000-AED 7,000 | AED 5,000-AED 7,000 |
| Notable | Multiple zones across Abu Dhabi | 57 sq km, adjacent to Jebel Ali Port |
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 |
JAFZA Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|---|---|
| JAFZA FZE - Trading | AED 18,500 | 4 |
| JAFZA FZE - Service | AED 18,500 | 4 |
| JAFZA FZCO | AED 31,000 | 6 |
| JAFZA Warehouse | AED 76,500 | 15 |
Verdict
ICAD is the more affordable option, starting from AED 15,899 compared to AED 18,500 for JAFZA. However, JAFZA may offer advantages in terms of logistics, manufacturing, trading.