IHC vs HFZ
International Humanitarian City compared to Hamriyah Free Zone
Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | IHC | HFZ |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | International Humanitarian City | Hamriyah Free Zone |
| Emirate | Dubai | Sharjah |
| Specialty | Humanitarian, logistics | Industrial, manufacturing, oil & gas |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 35,000 | AED 17,500 |
| Cheapest Package | IHC Commercial License | Hamriyah Trading |
| License Fee (from) | N/A | AED 8,000 |
| Visa Cost Range | N/A | AED 4,000-AED 5,500 |
| Notable | UN and NGO base | Deep-water port access |
| Website | www.ihc.ae | www.hfza.ae |
All Packages Compared
IHC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|---|---|
| IHC Commercial License | AED 35,000 | 2 |
| IHC Warehouse | AED 80,500 | 5 |
HFZ Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|---|---|
| Hamriyah Trading | AED 17,500 | 2 |
| Hamriyah Industrial | AED 57,000 | 10 |
Verdict
HFZ is the more affordable option, starting from AED 17,500 compared to AED 35,000 for IHC. However, IHC may offer advantages in terms of humanitarian, logistics.