Plug2UAEd3 vs SHAMS: which should you choose?
Fashion, design and luxury creative businesses. A low-cost, credible route to a UAE licence, and a natural fit for freelancers.
Our verdict
On our criteria, SHAMS wins for the most common profile. A low-cost, credible route to a UAE licence, and a natural fit for freelancers.
That said, d3 remains the right call if: fashion and design studios, luxury brands. Headline price should not decide this alone — visa quota and banking reception usually matter more.
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