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DAFZA vs RAKEZ

Head-to-head comparison of Dubai Airport Free Zone (Dubai) and Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (Ras Al Khaimah). Costs, visa caps, banking, and who each zone is built for.

💰 Cheaper Option

RAKEZ

AED 6,500 starting

👥 More Visas

DAFZA

Up to 100 visas

FeatureDAFZARAKEZ
Full NameDubai Airport Free ZoneRas Al Khaimah Economic Zone
EmirateDubaiRas Al Khaimah
Established19962017
Starting CostAED 28,000AED 6,500
Flexi-Desk CostAED 18,000AED 3,500
Max Visas100+30+
Banking SupportExcellentGood - supported by most UAE banks
License TypesTrading, Service, IndustrialCommercial, Service, Industrial, Educational

DAFZA is built for

  • Aviation
  • Logistics
  • Electronics
  • Pharma

RAKEZ is built for

  • Manufacturing
  • E-commerce
  • SMEs
  • Industrial
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