IFZA or Dubai Silicon Oasis
Compare IFZA's multi-activity Dubai licences with Dubai Silicon Oasis, a master-planned technology park for tech, electronics and knowledge-economy businesses. Both are in Dubai; the tech focus and facilities differ.
Your situation
Answer for the default situation: one visa, Dubai address not needed. Change an answer above to update it.
Ajman Free Zone fits your answers, and it is not in this comparison.
Choose IFZA if a Dubai address matters, or Dubai Mainland if you will sell or work onshore.
No like-for-like starting price is published for Dubai Silicon Oasis, so the cost side of this comparison is open. Decide on activity fit, location and an itemised quote for your case.
Read from the same published figures as the table. Activity eligibility, approvals and the full first year still decide the route.
Side by side
Package figures cover their stated inclusions only. Activity eligibility, the full first-year cost and renewal still need confirmation for your case.
| Metric | IFZAFree zone | Dubai Silicon OasisFree zone |
|---|---|---|
| From, one visa | IFZA AED 20,650 12 months · current package | Dubai Silicon Oasis Not published: Not published |
| Lowest package price | IFZA AED 12,900 12 months · current package | Dubai Silicon Oasis AED 24,675 12 months · published package |
| Licence issued in | IFZA 3–5 business days | Dubai Silicon Oasis Not published: Not published |
| Residency visa in | IFZA 1–2 business days | Dubai Silicon Oasis Not published: Not published |
| Renewal price | IFZA AED 12,900 No visa; AED 17,100 with one visa, AED 19,100 with two (card included) | Dubai Silicon Oasis Not published: Not published |
| Licence types | IFZA Commercial, Professional, Industrial | Dubai Silicon Oasis Technology, Service, Trading |
| Facility options | IFZA Flexi desk, Smart office, Office | Dubai Silicon Oasis Office, Tech park facilities, Flexi options via partners |
| Visa options | IFZA Investor or partner visa against the licence for shareholders 3 moreShow less
| Dubai Silicon Oasis Not published: Not published |
| Remote paperwork | IFZA Yes | Dubai Silicon Oasis No |
| Activity guides catalogued | IFZA 823 | Dubai Silicon Oasis Not published: Not published |
| Next step | Start with IFZA | Explore Dubai Silicon Oasis |
Check before choosing
IFZA
- The lowest possible first-year cost, where Ajman is materially cheaper
- Warehouse, land or industrial operations that need real premises
- Activities carrying a third-party approval before licence issuance, which breaks the fast timeline
Dubai Silicon Oasis
Confirm activity restrictions, premises and visa requirements for your case.
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FAQ
Which suits a technology start-up?
Dubai Silicon Oasis is built around technology and electronics businesses, with campus facilities. IFZA licenses technology and consultancy activities as part of a broader list. Check that your exact activity is catalogued in each.
How are the prices compared?
Only package prices at the same visa count and term are ranked against each other. A calculator output, a licence-only estimate or a product flagged as not like for like is shown in the table but never used to name a cheaper side.
Which costs less on published figures, IFZA or Dubai Silicon Oasis?
No like-for-like starting price is published for Dubai Silicon Oasis, so the cost side of this comparison is open. Decide on activity fit, location and an itemised quote for your case.
Still torn?
Explore the full guides to compare package costs, visa requirements and how you plan to trade.