Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | KIZAD | DIAC |
|---|
| Full Name | Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi | Dubai International Academic City |
| Emirate | Abu Dhabi | Dubai |
| Specialty | Industrial, manufacturing | Education |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 22,000 | AED 39,000 |
| Cheapest Package | KIZAD Trading | DIAC Academic License |
| 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 | University campus zone |
| Website | www.kizad.ae | www.diacedu.ae |
All Packages Compared
KIZAD Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| KIZAD Trading | AED 22,000 | 3 |
| KIZAD Industrial | AED 70,500 | 10 |
DIAC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| DIAC Academic License | AED 39,000 | 2 |
| DIAC Campus License | AED 88,060 | 5 |
Verdict
KIZAD is the more affordable option, starting from AED 22,000 compared to AED 39,000 for DIAC. However, DIAC may offer advantages in terms of education.