KIZAD vs IFZA
Head-to-head comparison of Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi) and International Free Zone Authority (Dubai). Costs, visa caps, banking, and who each zone is built for.
💰 Cheaper Option
IFZA
AED 12,900 starting
👥 More Visas
KIZAD
Up to 200 visas
| Feature | KIZAD | IFZA |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi | International Free Zone Authority |
| Emirate | Abu Dhabi | Dubai |
| Established | 2010 | 2018 |
| Starting Cost | AED 18,000 | AED 12,900 |
| Flexi-Desk Cost | AED 10,000 | AED 3,000 |
| Max Visas | 200+ | 50+ |
| Banking Support | Good | Good - supported by major UAE banks |
| License Types | Industrial, Trading, Logistics | Commercial, Professional, Consulting, Holding |
KIZAD is built for
- ▸Manufacturing
- ▸Industrial
- ▸Heavy industry
- ▸Logistics
IFZA is built for
- ▸Services
- ▸Consulting
- ▸Holding companies
- ▸General trading
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