Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | ICAD | SRTIP |
|---|
| Full Name | Industrial City of Abu Dhabi | Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park |
| Emirate | Abu Dhabi | Sharjah |
| Specialty | Heavy industry, manufacturing | Technology, R&D |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 15,899 | AED 13,500 |
| Cheapest Package | ICAD Starter | SRTIP Startup |
| 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 | Innovation and research hub |
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 |
SRTIP Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| SRTIP Startup | AED 13,500 | 1 |
| SRTIP Standard Office | AED 35,000 | 3 |
| SRTIP Lab Space | AED 67,000 | 5 |
Verdict
SRTIP is the more affordable option, starting from AED 13,500 compared to AED 15,899 for ICAD. However, ICAD may offer advantages in terms of heavy industry, manufacturing.