KIZAD vs JAFZA
Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi compared to Jebel Ali Free Zone
Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | KIZAD | JAFZA |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi | Jebel Ali Free Zone |
| Emirate | Abu Dhabi | Dubai |
| Specialty | Industrial, manufacturing | Logistics, manufacturing, trading |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 22,000 | AED 18,500 |
| Cheapest Package | KIZAD Trading | JAFZA FZE - Trading |
| License Fee (from) | AED 10,000 | AED 5,500 |
| Visa Cost Range | AED 5,000-AED 7,000 | AED 5,000-AED 7,000 |
| Notable | 410 sq km, adjacent to Khalifa Port | 57 sq km, adjacent to Jebel Ali Port |
| Website | www.kizad.ae | www.jafza.ae |
All Packages Compared
KIZAD Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|---|---|
| KIZAD Trading | AED 22,000 | 3 |
| KIZAD Industrial | AED 70,500 | 10 |
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 22,000 for KIZAD. However, KIZAD may offer advantages in terms of industrial, manufacturing.