Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | ICAD | RAKMC |
|---|
| Full Name | Industrial City of Abu Dhabi | RAK Maritime City |
| Emirate | Abu Dhabi | Ras Al Khaimah |
| Specialty | Heavy industry, manufacturing | Maritime, shipping |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 15,899 | AED 20,000 |
| Cheapest Package | ICAD Starter | RAKMC Trading License |
| License Fee (from) | AED 10,000 | AED 8,000 |
| Visa Cost Range | AED 5,000-AED 7,000 | AED 4,000-AED 5,500 |
| Notable | Multiple zones across Abu Dhabi | Port and maritime services |
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 |
RAKMC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| RAKMC Trading License | AED 20,000 | 2 |
| RAKMC Industrial | AED 50,000 | 5 |
Verdict
ICAD is the more affordable option, starting from AED 15,899 compared to AED 20,000 for RAKMC. However, RAKMC may offer advantages in terms of maritime, shipping.