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 — real people, real answers.
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 always available to help you choose the right plan for your UAE business.
Trusted by businesses across Africa and the Middle East
Hostking has been providing reliable web hosting for years. Our expert support team is always available to ensure your website runs smoothly, securely, and efficiently.
Web Hosting Questions Answered
Everything you need to know about web hosting for your UAE business.
- What is web hosting?
Web hosting is a service that allows businesses and individuals to make their website accessible on the internet by storing it on a server. Every website needs hosting to be live online.
- What types of web hosting are available?
Hosting options include shared hosting, VPS hosting, reseller hosting, and WordPress hosting — each suited to different business needs.
- What is shared hosting?
Shared hosting is a type of web hosting where multiple websites share the same server resources. It is cost-effective and ideal for small to medium UAE businesses and new websites.
- What is reseller hosting?
Reseller hosting allows web designers and agencies to purchase hosting resources and manage multiple client websites under one account.
- What is VPS hosting?
VPS hosting provides a virtual private server with dedicated resources and greater control than shared hosting — ideal for growing UAE businesses that need more power.
- What is WordPress hosting?
WordPress hosting is optimised specifically for WordPress websites, with features like automatic setup, LiteSpeed caching, automatic updates, and daily backups pre-configured for you.
- Do you offer a free website with hosting?
Yes. When you sign up for our Starter or Premium hosting plan, our team builds a professional one-page WordPress website for your business at no extra cost.
- Is there a money-back guarantee?
Yes. We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee on all hosting plans. Try Hostking risk-free.