IHC vs SAIF
International Humanitarian City compared to Sharjah Airport International Free Zone
Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | IHC | SAIF |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | International Humanitarian City | Sharjah Airport International Free Zone |
| Emirate | Dubai | Sharjah |
| Specialty | Humanitarian, logistics | Aviation, logistics, trading |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 35,000 | AED 17,500 |
| Cheapest Package | IHC Commercial License | SAIF Zone 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 | Adjacent to Sharjah Airport |
| Website | www.ihc.ae | www.saif-zone.com |
All Packages Compared
IHC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|---|---|
| IHC Commercial License | AED 35,000 | 2 |
| IHC Warehouse | AED 80,500 | 5 |
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
SAIF 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.