Meydan vs RAKEZ
Head-to-head comparison of Meydan Free Zone (Dubai) and Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (Ras Al Khaimah). Costs, visa caps, banking, and who each zone is built for.
💰 Cheaper Option
RAKEZ
AED 6,500 starting
👥 More Visas
RAKEZ
Up to 30 visas
| Feature | Meydan | RAKEZ |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Meydan Free Zone | Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone |
| Emirate | Dubai | Ras Al Khaimah |
| Established | 2009 | 2017 |
| Starting Cost | AED 12,500 | AED 6,500 |
| Flexi-Desk Cost | AED 5,500 | AED 3,500 |
| Max Visas | 12+ | 30+ |
| Banking Support | Good | Good - supported by most UAE banks |
| License Types | Commercial, Service, Consulting | Commercial, Service, Industrial, Educational |
Meydan is built for
- ▸SMEs
- ▸Consultancies
- ▸E-commerce
- ▸Digital businesses
RAKEZ is built for
- ▸Manufacturing
- ▸E-commerce
- ▸SMEs
- ▸Industrial
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