KIZAD vs DAFZA
Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi compared to Dubai Airport Free Zone
Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | KIZAD | DAFZA |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi | Dubai Airport Free Zone |
| Emirate | Abu Dhabi | Dubai |
| Specialty | Industrial, manufacturing | General trading, logistics |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 22,000 | AED 28,500 |
| Cheapest Package | KIZAD Trading | DAFZA Service |
| License Fee (from) | AED 10,000 | AED 15,000 |
| Visa Cost Range | AED 5,000-AED 7,000 | AED 5,000-AED 7,000 |
| Notable | 410 sq km, adjacent to Khalifa Port | Adjacent to DXB airport |
| Website | www.kizad.ae | www.dafz.ae |
All Packages Compared
KIZAD Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|---|---|
| KIZAD Trading | AED 22,000 | 3 |
| KIZAD Industrial | AED 70,500 | 10 |
DAFZA Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|---|---|
| DAFZA Service | AED 28,500 | 3 |
| DAFZA Trading | AED 28,500 | 3 |
| DAFZA Office | AED 49,000 | 6 |
Verdict
KIZAD is the more affordable option, starting from AED 22,000 compared to AED 28,500 for DAFZA. However, DAFZA may offer advantages in terms of general trading, logistics.