KEZAD or RAKEZ
Compare Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi, built for large-scale industry and logistics near Khalifa Port, with RAKEZ, Ras Al Khaimah's broad zone from desks to industrial facilities. Scale and location separate them.
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Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone 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.
Read from the same published figures as the table. Activity eligibility, approvals and the full first year still decide the route.
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| Metric | Khalifa Economic Zones Abu DhabiFree zone | Ras Al Khaimah Economic ZoneFree zone |
|---|---|---|
| From, one visa | Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi AED 9,450 12 months · published package | Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone AED 14,000 12 months · promotion |
| Lowest package price | Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi AED 9,450 12 months · published package | Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone AED 6,000 12 months · starting price |
| Licence issued in | Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi 24 hours The authority advertises free-zone company setup in 24 hours. | Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone 1–3 business days The current service catalogue gives a 1-3-working-day target for business setup. |
| Residency visa in | Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi Not published: Not published | Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone Not published: Not published |
| Renewal price | Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi AED 5,000 | Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone AED 14,000 The current all-inclusive SME promotion promises the same AED 14,000 annual renewal price. |
| Licence types | Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi Industrial, Logistics, Trading | Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone Commercial, Professional, Industrial, Freelance |
| Facility options | Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi Industrial plots, Warehouse, Office | Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone Flexi desk, Office, Warehouse, Industrial |
| Visa options | Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi Not published: Not published | Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone Not published: Not published |
| Remote paperwork | Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi No | Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone Yes |
| Activity guides catalogued | Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi Not published: Not published | Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone Not published: Not published |
| Next step | Explore Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi | Explore Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone |
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FAQ
Which suits manufacturing?
Both publish industrial plots or facilities alongside offices. KEZAD is in Abu Dhabi near Khalifa Port and is built for larger industrial projects; RAKEZ spans small desks to industrial sites in Ras Al Khaimah.
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 Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone?
Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone 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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