ICAD vs RDAO
Industrial City of Abu Dhabi compared to RAK Digital Assets Oasis
Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | ICAD | RDAO |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Industrial City of Abu Dhabi | RAK Digital Assets Oasis |
| Emirate | Abu Dhabi | Ras Al Khaimah |
| Specialty | Heavy industry, manufacturing | Crypto, blockchain, Web3 |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 15,899 | AED 22,500 |
| Cheapest Package | ICAD Starter | RDAO Digital Assets |
| License Fee (from) | AED 10,000 | AED 10,000 |
| Visa Cost Range | AED 5,000-AED 7,000 | AED 4,000-AED 5,500 |
| Notable | Multiple zones across Abu Dhabi | Digital assets regulation |
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 |
RDAO Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|---|---|
| RDAO Digital Assets | AED 22,500 | 2 |
Verdict
ICAD is the more affordable option, starting from AED 15,899 compared to AED 22,500 for RDAO. However, RDAO may offer advantages in terms of crypto, blockchain, web3.