ICAD vs SAIF
Industrial City of Abu Dhabi compared to Sharjah Airport International Free Zone
Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | ICAD | SAIF |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Industrial City of Abu Dhabi | Sharjah Airport International Free Zone |
| Emirate | Abu Dhabi | Sharjah |
| Specialty | Heavy industry, manufacturing | Aviation, logistics, trading |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 15,899 | AED 17,500 |
| Cheapest Package | ICAD Starter | SAIF Zone Trading |
| 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 | Adjacent to Sharjah Airport |
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 |
SAIF Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|---|---|
| SAIF Zone Trading | AED 17,500 | 2 |
| SAIF Zone Office | AED 30,000 | 6 |
| SAIF Zone Industrial | AED 52,000 | 10 |
Verdict
ICAD is the more affordable option, starting from AED 15,899 compared to AED 17,500 for SAIF. However, SAIF may offer advantages in terms of aviation, logistics, trading.