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DSO vs IFZA: which should you choose?

A self-contained tech park with housing, schools and offices — now part of DIEZ. The default choice for consultants and small trading companies that want speed and a low entry price.

CriterionDSOIFZA
Entry priceAED 18,500AED 12,900
Typical costAED 34,000AED 23,500
Setup (days)5–152–5
EmirateDubaiDubai
Remote setupYesYes
Our rating7.9/108.5/10

Our verdict

On our criteria, IFZA wins for the most common profile. The default choice for consultants and small trading companies that want speed and a low entry price.

That said, DSO remains the right call if: it services and electronics, light technical manufacturing. Headline price should not decide this alone — visa quota and banking reception usually matter more.

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