SSL Certificate Plans for UAE Websites
Choose the right SSL certificate for your business — from personal websites to enterprise ecommerce.
Rapid SSL
Great for personal websites/blogs
AED149/yr
Buy NowFeatures
- 256-Bit Encryption
- Issuance Time: Minutes
- Trust Site Seal
- Browser Compatibility: All Major Browsers
- Free Reissues
QuickSSL Premium
Great for small business websites
AED572/yr
Buy NowFeatures
- 256-Bit Encryption
- Issuance Time: Minutes
- Trust Site Seal
- Browser Compatibility: All Major Browsers
- Free Reissues
True BusinessID
Great for established businesses
AED1,175/yr
Buy NowFeatures
- 256-Bit Encryption
- Issuance Time: 1–3 Days
- Trust Site Seal
- Browser Compatibility: All Major Browsers
- Free Reissues
True BusinessID/EV
Great for business & ecommerce
AED2,098/yr
Buy NowFeatures
- 256-Bit Encryption
- Issuance Time: 1–5 Days
- Trust Site Seal
- Browser Compatibility: All Major Browsers
- Free Reissues
For 2-year SSL certificates, the maximum browser-recognised validity is 398 days. You can re-issue the certificate within that period to extend its validity. Learn more in our Help Center.
Which Certificate Do I Need?
All four certificates use the same strength of encryption. The difference is how much verification goes into issuing the certificate, and what that verification shows your visitors.
Domain Validation (Rapid SSL, QuickSSL Premium)
Confirms you control the domain. Issued in minutes — the right choice for personal sites and most small businesses that just need a secure connection.
Organization Validation (True BusinessID)
Also confirms your registered business details. Takes 1-3 days to issue — a good fit for businesses that want their verified identity attached to the certificate.
Extended Validation (True BusinessID/EV)
The most thorough verification available, confirming your business's legal, physical and operational existence. Takes 1-5 days to issue — suited to ecommerce and businesses handling sensitive customer data.
Why Your UAE Business Needs an SSL Certificate
Protect your customers and build trust with your website visitors — SSL is a baseline requirement for every business website.
256-Bit Encryption
GeoTrust SSL certificates provide up to 256-bit encryption to protect your website visitors' data, passwords and payment details.
Build Customer Trust
UAE customers actively look for the padlock icon before entering personal details. An SSL certificate signals your website is safe and your business is credible.
HTTPS Security Standard
HTTPS is a standard security requirement for modern websites and is also a lightweight ranking signal used by Google.
GeoTrust Secure Seal
Your certificate includes a GeoTrust Secure Seal — a visible trust indicator that reassures visitors your site is protected every time they browse.
Installed for you
We install and configure the certificate on your Hostking hosting and confirm HTTPS is working. Certificates are issued by the certificate authority and, as set out in our Terms of Service, are not refundable once issued.
SSL & HTTPS: How Do They Work?
HTTPS (HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure) is the secure version of HTTP, managing all data transfer between your server and your visitors' browsers. The “S” confirms that SSL is protecting the connection and all data is encrypted in transit.
SSL (Secure Socket Layer) is the encryption layer within HTTPS, responsible for securing data and ensuring it is only accessible to authorised parties. At Hostking, we offer SSL certificates at competitive UAE prices — you are just a few clicks away from securing your website.
Note: if your website is hosted with Hostking on any of our web hosting plans, a free Let's Encrypt SSL certificate is already included and automatically installed.
Eliminate the "Not Secure" Warning from Your Website
If your website does not have an SSL certificate, browsers like Chrome and Safari display a "Not Secure" warning in the address bar. For UAE visitors, this immediately damages trust and increases bounce rates — many will leave rather than proceed.
An SSL certificate removes this warning, replaces it with the padlock icon, and signals to visitors and search engines that your business takes security seriously.
SSL Certificates UAE — Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about SSL certificates? We have answers.
What is an SSL certificate?
An SSL certificate is a digital certificate issued for a domain by a trusted Certificate Authority (CA). It enables encrypted connections between your website and your visitors' browsers, and authenticates your website's identity — protecting sensitive data in transit.
Can I upgrade my SSL certificate?
Upgrades between certificate types are not currently supported. If you need a higher-tier certificate, simply purchase the new one and install it on the same web server — our support team can help you with this.
Do I need technical knowledge to install an SSL certificate?
Installation involves a few steps but is manageable with guidance. You can find step-by-step instructions in our Help Center, or contact our support team and we will assist you.
- Why do I need an SSL certificate for my UAE business website?
An SSL certificate does two things: it encrypts data sent between your visitor's browser and your server, and it verifies your website's identity. This protects your customers' passwords, payment details and personal information, removes the "Not Secure" browser warning, and builds confidence in your brand.
- Is an SSL certificate included with Hostking hosting?
Yes. All Hostking web hosting plans include a free Let's Encrypt SSL certificate, automatically installed and renewed. The paid GeoTrust certificates on this page offer additional trust indicators and warranties for businesses that need them.
- Do SSL certificates work in all browsers?
Yes. All SSL certificates sold by Hostking are compatible with all major desktop and mobile browsers.
- 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.