Masdar City or SRTIP
Compare two research and innovation free zones: Masdar City in Abu Dhabi for cleantech and sustainability companies, and the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park for research and technology tenants.
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No like-for-like starting price is published for Masdar City Free Zone, 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
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| Metric | Masdar City Free ZoneFree zone | Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation ParkFree zone |
|---|---|---|
| From, one visa | Masdar City Free Zone Not published: Not published | Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park Not published: Not published |
| Lowest package price | Masdar City Free Zone Not published: Not published | Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park AED 5,500 12 months · published package |
| Licence issued in | Masdar City Free Zone 1 calendar day The authority advertises a digital licence in one day. | Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park 5 business days |
| Residency visa in | Masdar City Free Zone Not published: Not published | Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park Not published: Not published |
| Renewal price | Masdar City Free Zone Not published: Not published | Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park AED 5,500 Renewal quoted alongside AI launch, 0 visa quota |
| Licence types | Masdar City Free Zone Clean tech, Sustainability, Services | Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park Research, Technology, Innovation |
| Facility options | Masdar City Free Zone Office, Campus facilities | Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park Office, Lab, Campus |
| Visa options | Masdar City Free Zone Not published: Not published | Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park Not published: Not published |
| Remote paperwork | Masdar City Free Zone No | Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park No |
| Activity guides catalogued | Masdar City Free Zone Not published: Not published | Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park Not published: Not published |
| Next step | Explore Masdar City Free Zone | Explore Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park |
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Masdar City Free Zone
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Read the Masdar City Free Zone guideSharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park
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FAQ
Which suits a clean-energy or sustainability company?
Masdar City's specialism is cleantech and sustainability. SRTIP hosts a broader set of research and technology tenants. Check the activity lists and any research facilities you need.
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, Masdar City Free Zone or Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park?
No like-for-like starting price is published for Masdar City Free Zone, so the cost side of this comparison is open. Decide on activity fit, location and an itemised quote for your case.
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