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ADGM vs RAK DAO: which should you choose?

Abu Dhabi's common-law financial centre — the serious rival to DIFC. The world's first free zone built only for Web3 and digital assets.

CriterionADGMRAK DAO
Entry priceAED 21,300AED 20,000
Typical costAED 110,000AED 38,000
Setup (days)20–905–20
EmirateAbu DhabiRas Al Khaimah
Remote setupNoYes
Our rating9.1/107.9/10

Our verdict

On our criteria, ADGM wins for the most common profile. Abu Dhabi's common-law financial centre — the serious rival to DIFC.

That said, RAK DAO remains the right call if: web3 and protocol development teams, daos and token projects. Headline price should not decide this alone — visa quota and banking reception usually matter more.

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