Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | ICAD | SPC |
|---|
| Full Name | Industrial City of Abu Dhabi | Sharjah Publishing City |
| Emirate | Abu Dhabi | Sharjah |
| Specialty | Heavy industry, manufacturing | Publishing, printing |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 15,899 | AED 10,000 |
| Cheapest Package | ICAD Starter | SPC Freelance |
| 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 | Book and print industry |
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 |
SPC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| SPC Freelance | AED 10,000 | 1 |
| SPC Company License | AED 18,900 | 2 |
Verdict
SPC is the more affordable option, starting from AED 10,000 compared to AED 15,899 for ICAD. However, ICAD may offer advantages in terms of heavy industry, manufacturing.