JAFZA vs FCC
Jebel Ali Free Zone compared to Fujairah Creative City
Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | JAFZA | FCC |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Jebel Ali Free Zone | Fujairah Creative City |
| Emirate | Dubai | Fujairah |
| Specialty | Logistics, manufacturing, trading | Media, creative industries |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 18,500 | AED 9,300 |
| Cheapest Package | JAFZA FZE - Trading | Creative City Freelance |
| License Fee (from) | AED 5,500 | AED 5,500 |
| Visa Cost Range | AED 5,000-AED 7,000 | AED 3,800-AED 5,000 |
| Notable | 57 sq km, adjacent to Jebel Ali Port | Budget creative and media licenses |
| Website | www.jafza.ae | www.creativecity.ae |
All Packages Compared
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 |
FCC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|---|---|
| Creative City Freelance | AED 9,300 | 1 |
| Creative City Business | AED 14,000 | 2 |
Verdict
JAFZA is the more affordable option, starting from AED 18,500 compared to AED 9,300 for FCC. However, FCC may offer advantages in terms of media, creative industries.