RAKEZ vs JAFZA
Head-to-head comparison of Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (Ras Al Khaimah) and Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (Dubai). Costs, visa caps, banking, and who each zone is built for.
💰 Cheaper Option
RAKEZ
AED 6,500 starting
👥 More Visas
JAFZA
Up to 500 visas
| Feature | RAKEZ | JAFZA |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone | Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority |
| Emirate | Ras Al Khaimah | Dubai |
| Established | 2017 | 1985 |
| Starting Cost | AED 6,500 | AED 30,000 |
| Flexi-Desk Cost | AED 3,500 | AED 15,000 |
| Max Visas | 30+ | 500+ |
| Banking Support | Good - supported by most UAE banks | Excellent |
| License Types | Commercial, Service, Industrial, Educational | Trading, Industrial, Service, Logistics |
RAKEZ is built for
- ▸Manufacturing
- ▸E-commerce
- ▸SMEs
- ▸Industrial
JAFZA is built for
- ▸Logistics
- ▸Import/Export
- ▸Manufacturing
- ▸Warehousing
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