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AFZ vs SAIF Zone: which should you choose?

Long-established, genuinely cheap, with a strong partner programme. An established trading and light-industrial zone at Sharjah Airport.

CriterionAFZSAIF Zone
Entry priceAED 5,555AED 14,500
Typical costAED 10,500AED 29,000
Setup (days)2–75–15
EmirateAjmanSharjah
Remote setupYesNo
Our rating8/107.8/10

Our verdict

On our criteria, AFZ wins for the most common profile. Long-established, genuinely cheap, with a strong partner programme.

That said, SAIF Zone remains the right call if: trading with warehousing needs, light manufacturing. Headline price should not decide this alone — visa quota and banking reception usually matter more.

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