IHC vs JAFZA
International Humanitarian City compared to Jebel Ali Free Zone
Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | IHC | JAFZA |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | International Humanitarian City | Jebel Ali Free Zone |
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Specialty | Humanitarian, logistics | Logistics, manufacturing, trading |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 35,000 | AED 18,500 |
| Cheapest Package | IHC Commercial License | JAFZA FZE - Trading |
| License Fee (from) | N/A | AED 5,500 |
| Visa Cost Range | N/A | AED 5,000-AED 7,000 |
| Notable | UN and NGO base | 57 sq km, adjacent to Jebel Ali Port |
| Website | www.ihc.ae | www.jafza.ae |
All Packages Compared
IHC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|---|---|
| IHC Commercial License | AED 35,000 | 2 |
| IHC Warehouse | AED 80,500 | 5 |
JAFZA Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|---|---|
| JAFZA FZE - Trading | AED 18,500 | 4 |
| JAFZA FZE - Service | AED 18,500 | 4 |
| JAFZA FZCO | AED 31,000 | 6 |
| JAFZA Warehouse | AED 76,500 | 15 |
Verdict
JAFZA is the more affordable option, starting from AED 18,500 compared to AED 35,000 for IHC. However, IHC may offer advantages in terms of humanitarian, logistics.