Domain Name Pricing in UAE

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to register a domain in the UAE?

It depends on the extension. The full price list above shows registration, transfer, and renewal fees in AED for 400+ TLDs. As reference points: a .ae domain starts at AED 125 for the first year and renews at AED 145. .com starts from AED 49. Shorter or premium extensions like .ai or .io cost more. All prices are flat, with no first-year teaser rates that triple at renewal.

Do I need a UAE trade license or Emirates ID to register a .ae domain?

No. Both individuals and companies, residents and non-residents, can register a .ae domain at AEserver with just basic contact details. No trade license, no Emirates ID, no paperwork required. The .ae namespace operates as an unrestricted zone, meaning any legal person, domestic or foreign, can apply through an accredited registrar. Restricted second-level domains like .gov.ae, .mil.ae, .ac.ae, and .sch.ae do require additional documentation, since they’re reserved for government, military, academic, and school institutions.

Why do some domains show “FREE!” in the Transfer column?

When you transfer a domain to AEserver, the transfer itself is free for many extensions. You only pay for the year of renewal that’s automatically added to your domain when the transfer completes, so you’re not losing time on your existing registration. The year just gets added on top.

What’s the difference between Register, Transfer, and Renew?

Register is what you pay the first time you take ownership of a brand-new domain. Transfer is moving an existing domain from another registrar to AEserver, usually free or low-cost, and it includes a one-year extension. Renew is what you pay each year (or every few years) to keep a domain you already own. For most extensions all three prices are the same. .ae and a few others have different first-year and renewal rates.

What’s the difference between .ae and .com domains?

.ae is the country-code domain for the United Arab Emirates and signals local presence. Properly optimized .ae domains tend to rank better for UAE-targeted keywords compared to generic extensions when other SEO factors are equal. .com is the global default and works well for international audiences. Many UAE businesses register both: .com for global reach and .ae for local credibility and SEO. If your customers are mainly in the UAE or GCC, lead with .ae.

What happens if I don’t renew my domain on time?

For .ae domains, there’s a grace window after expiry: a 30-day renewal period at the standard rate, followed by a 30-day redemption period during which renewal still works but typically incurs a restoration fee that’s several times the annual price. After about 60 days the domain returns to the public pool and anyone can register it. We send renewal reminders well before expiry, and auto-renewal is available in your client portal.

How long does it take to register a .ae domain?

At AEserver, registration is instant. You search the name, complete checkout, and the domain is live in your account immediately. No manual approvals, no document review, no 24-hour wait. Other registrars sometimes require document verification that delays activation by 1 to 2 days. AEserver handles that automatically for the unrestricted .ae namespace.

What is the cheapest domain extension I can register?

Budget options on this list include .me (AED 25), .uk (AED 35.50), .us (AED 45), .work (AED 44.50), and .com (AED 49). For a UAE-targeted site, .ae at AED 125 offers the strongest local SEO benefit per dirham. The cheapest option depends on what you’re building: for hobby sites, .me or .uk work well. For a UAE business, .ae is worth the difference.