Domain Name Extensions — UAE Pricing
Register, renew or transfer your domain name. Choose the right extension for your UAE business.
AED63/yr.
The most popular domain extension in the world — ideal for any UAE business.
AED145/yr.
The .ae domain is the trusted UAE country extension — perfect for UAE businesses.
AED26/yr.
A great alternative for online shops and service businesses.
AED26/yr.
The extension of choice for blog-specific websites and content creators.
AED78/yr.
The second most popular extension and a reliable alternative to .com.
AED30/yr.
Ideal for technology companies, startups and AI-focused businesses.
AED73/yr.
Used by organisations, charities, and non-profit entities.
AED22/yr.
An affordable and increasingly popular alternative to .com.
AED198/yr.
Perfect for online shops and ecommerce businesses.
AED76/yr.
A business-focused alternative when .com is already taken.
AED122/yr.
Best suited for information-focused websites and directories.
AED256/yr.
A strong ecommerce-focused domain extension.
Domain Locking — Keep Your Domain Secure
We keep your domains secure with domain locking, preventing unauthorized transfers without your knowledge. You remain in full control — unlock your domain whenever you choose with just a few clicks.
Domain locking is enabled by default on all domains registered with Hostking, giving you peace of mind that your online identity is protected at all times.
Auto-Renewal — Never Lose Your Domain
Losing a domain because it expired is one of the most avoidable problems in business. With Hostking's auto-renewal feature, your domains renew automatically before expiry — no manual action required.
You can enable or disable auto-renewal at any time from your client area. You will always receive advance email reminders before any renewal is processed.
Domain Registration UAE — Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about registering and managing domain names in the UAE.
What is a Domain Name?
A domain name is your website's unique online address — for example, yourbusiness.ae or yourbrand.com. Every business that wants an online presence needs a domain name.
Why Register a .ae Domain?
A .ae domain signals to UAE customers that your business is local and established in the Emirates. It builds trust, improves local search visibility, and is often preferred by UAE businesses. A .ae domain combined with reliable UAE web hosting gives your business a strong, credible online presence.
Can I Transfer My Domain to Hostking?
Yes. Unlock your domain at your current registrar, request the EPP transfer code, and initiate the transfer from your Hostking client area. Most transfers complete within 5-7 days.
- What is a domain name?
A domain name is the readable address of your website, such as yourbusiness.ae or example.com. It replaces a complex IP address with something easy to remember.
- Why register a domain with Hostking?
Hostking provides secure domain registration, competitive UAE pricing, free DNS management, domain locking, and auto-renewal — all managed from one easy client area.
- How long can I register a domain for?
You can register most domains for 1 to 10 years. We recommend enabling auto-renewal to avoid losing your domain when it expires.
- What if my domain name is already taken?
If your preferred domain is unavailable, try a different extension (.net, .ae, .online) or use our domain name suggestion tool to find smart alternatives.
- What is the difference between a domain and hosting?
A domain is your online address, while hosting is the server space where your website files live. Both are required to run a website. See our web hosting plans.
- What are TLDs, gTLDs and ccTLDs?
A TLD is the extension at the end of a domain name. gTLDs are generic extensions like .com and .net. ccTLDs are country-code extensions like .ae for UAE.
- What is WHOIS privacy protection?
WHOIS privacy hides your personal contact details from public domain records, replacing them with proxy information to protect your identity and reduce spam.
- What are premium domains?
Premium domains are short, memorable, and often keyword-rich names available for resale at a higher price due to their market value.
- Can I sell my domain?
Yes. Domains are digital assets that can be sold and transferred to a buyer using the standard EPP transfer process.
- How fast is domain registration?
Most domain registrations are instant once payment is processed. Your domain will be active and ready to use immediately.