Hostking Founded
Hostking was founded with a clear purpose: to build a reliable shared hosting platform with the best customer experience in the industry. That promise has guided everything we do.
Our Mission
At Hostking, our mission is to empower businesses of all sizes with reliable, fast, and secure web hosting solutions. We are committed to providing exceptional services in domain registration, hosting, and website security to ensure your online presence is robust and successful.
Our goal is to offer innovative technology, expert customer support, and straightforward solutions that meet the real needs of UAE and African businesses. By putting customers first, we strive to build lasting relationships and deliver consistent, high-quality experiences.
We are dedicated to being your trusted hosting partner — driven by integrity, transparency, and a genuine passion for helping businesses succeed online. Whether you are a startup in Dubai or an established business across the Middle East and Africa, we are here to support your growth.
What We Offer
Professional hosting solutions for UAE businesses and beyond.
Domain Name Registration
Secure your perfect domain name with ease. We offer a wide variety of domain extensions to help you find the right fit for your UAE business.
Web Hosting Services
From shared hosting to VPS servers and reseller hosting, we provide reliable hosting solutions built for UAE businesses.
WordPress Hosting
Fast WordPress hosting in UAE powered by LiteSpeed servers. We include automatic setup, backups, and a complimentary one-page website with Starter plans.
Website Security
Free SSL certificates, automatic malware scanning, firewall protection, and daily backups included with every plan.
Expert Support
Our expert support team is available via live chat and tickets to help you with any questions or technical issues — AI for the quick questions, our support team for anything it cannot solve.
Our History
A track record of providing reliable web hosting and domain services across Africa and the Middle East.
2013
2014
First 100 Customers
Reaching our first 100 customers was a milestone we are proud of. By June 2014, Hostking had 100+ active customers and a growing reputation for reliable support.
2015
Our Own Servers
We moved from reseller hosting to our own custom-built servers — giving us full control over performance, reliability, and the customer experience.
2018
Expanding Data Centers
We expanded to EU data centers, bringing us closer to customers across Europe and enabling faster hosting performance globally.
2022
Infrastructure Upgrade
We upgraded to NVMe SSD storage and LiteSpeed servers — passing the performance benefits directly to our customers.
2024
Growing Across Africa and the Middle East
We are now a distributed team of twelve+ people, serving businesses across South Africa, the UAE, Kenya, and beyond. We are always looking for talented people who share our passion for helping businesses get online.
Not sure which hosting plan is right for you?
Our expert support team is available via live chat and ticket to help you, with our AI assistant on live chat outside team hours choose the right plan for your UAE business.
About Hostking UAE
Common questions about who we are and how we work.
How do I get in touch?
Start a live chat on any page, or open a support ticket from your client area. Our team available every day.
Do I need technical skills to get started?
No. Our control panel is built for non-technical users, and Starter and Premium hosting plans include a free professional website designed by our team.
Who is Hostking?
Hostking is a web hosting company founded in 2013. We provide website hosting, domain registration, business email and website design, and we support customers across the UAE.
- What's the story behind Hostking?
Since 2013. We started with shared hosting, moved onto our own servers in 2015, expanded our data centre footprint in 2018, and today run as a distributed team supporting customers every day.
- Who will I be talking to when I need help?
Live chat is our main support channel, with most replies in under 10 minutes. Support tickets and email are also available 7 days a week.
- What happens if the service isn't right for me?
Yes. Our hosting plans come with a 30-day, 100% money-back guarantee on new first orders.
- Can Hostking move my existing website?
Yes, and it's free. Our team migrates your files, databases and email, and we plan every migration to avoid downtime.
- What services does Hostking offer?
Web hosting, WordPress hosting, VPS hosting, reseller hosting, domain registration, business email, SSL certificates and professional website design.
- Why is the renewal price higher than the first year?
The first-year price is a promotional rate for paying annually up front. The renewal is our standard catalogue price, and we print it on every plan card rather than hiding it in the terms, so there are no surprises in year two.