Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi or Innovation City
Compare Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi and Innovation City on the same rows: starting packages at each visa count, licence and residency-visa timelines, renewal, facilities and remote paperwork. Every figure is read from the two guide pages.
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Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi and Innovation City both show starting figures, but they cover different scopes, so neither is the cheaper route on this evidence. Decide on activity fit, location and an itemised quote for your case.
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| Metric | Khalifa Economic Zones Abu DhabiFree zone | Innovation CityFree zone |
|---|---|---|
| From, one visa | Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi AED 9,450 12 months · published package | Innovation City AED 13,200 12 months · starting price |
| Lowest package price | Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi AED 9,450 12 months · published package | Innovation City AED 6,600 12 months · starting price |
| Licence issued in | Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi 24 hours The authority advertises free-zone company setup in 24 hours. | Innovation City 5–10 business days |
| Residency visa in | Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi Not published: Not published | Innovation City Not published: Not published |
| Renewal price | Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi AED 5,000 | Innovation City Not published: Not published |
| Licence types | Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi Industrial, Logistics, Trading | Innovation City Digital assets, Related tech |
| Facility options | Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi Industrial plots, Warehouse, Office | Innovation City Office, Virtual options as offered |
| Visa options | Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi Not published: Not published | Innovation City Not published: Not published |
| Remote paperwork | Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi No | Innovation City Yes |
| Activity guides catalogued | Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi Not published: Not published | Innovation City Not published: Not published |
| Next step | Explore Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi | Explore Innovation City |
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FAQ
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, Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi or Innovation City?
Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi and Innovation City both show starting figures, but they cover different scopes, so neither is the cheaper route on this evidence. Decide on activity fit, location and an itemised quote for your case.
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