ADGM vs DMCC
Head-to-head comparison of Abu Dhabi Global Market (Abu Dhabi) and Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (Dubai). Costs, visa caps, banking, and who each zone is built for.
💰 Cheaper Option
DMCC
AED 34,000 starting
👥 More Visas
ADGM
Up to 150 visas
| Feature | ADGM | DMCC |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Abu Dhabi Global Market | Dubai Multi Commodities Centre |
| Emirate | Abu Dhabi | Dubai |
| Established | 2015 | 2002 |
| Starting Cost | AED 65,000 | AED 34,000 |
| Flexi-Desk Cost | AED 35,000 | AED 18,000 |
| Max Visas | 150+ | 100+ |
| Banking Support | Excellent | Excellent - preferred by most UAE banks |
| License Types | Financial, Non-Financial, Retail | Trading, Service, Industrial |
ADGM is built for
- ▸Financial services
- ▸Family offices
- ▸Fintech
- ▸Asset management
DMCC is built for
- ▸Trading
- ▸Commodities
- ▸Crypto
- ▸Gold & precious metals
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