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.ae domain registration in the UAE
Secure your business name online with a .ae domain, the UAE’s own internet extension, plus .com and other international domains, with DNS, renewals and protection managed for you.
- .ae, .co.ae and international domains
- Registered in your company’s name
- Renewal tracking so domains never expire
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Your domain is your address online
Your domain name is the foundation of your online identity. It’s your website address, your email addresses and, for many customers, the first sign that your business is real and established. Losing it, through an expired renewal, a registration in an ex-employee’s name, or a dispute, can take your website and email offline and is often difficult to recover.
For UAE businesses, a .ae domain signals a local presence and builds trust with UAE customers, partners and government entities. Many companies register both their .ae and .com versions to protect their brand and make sure customers always find them.
ITConnect registers and manages .ae and international domains for businesses across the UAE. We check availability and eligibility, register domains in your company’s name, configure DNS for your website and email, enable security features, and track renewals so nothing expires by accident.
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What you get
Domain search and registration
.ae, .co.ae and other UAE extensions, plus .com, .net and many international domains.
Eligibility checks
We confirm .ae rules and documents before submitting.
Registration in your name
Your company is the registered owner; we act as the managing contact if you wish.
DNS management
Records for your website, email (MX, SPF, DKIM, DMARC) and other services, set up correctly.
Renewal tracking
Reminders well before expiry and optional auto-renewal.
Domain transfers
Moving domains from other registrars or from individuals into your company’s control.
Domain security
Registrar locks, DNSSEC where supported, and secure account access.
Brand protection
Advice on registering variations, common misspellings and key extensions.
What is an .ae domain?
.ae is the country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the United Arab Emirates, just as .uk is for the United Kingdom. It’s managed by the .ae Domain Administration (.aeDA), which operates under the UAE’s Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA). Domains are registered through accredited registrars.
Common UAE domain options include:
| Extension | Typical use |
|---|---|
| .ae | Businesses, brands and organisations in or connected to the UAE |
| .co.ae | Commercial entities |
| .net.ae | Network and internet-related organisations |
| .org.ae | Non-profit organisations |
| .ac.ae / .sch.ae | Academic and school institutions (restricted) |
| .gov.ae | UAE government entities (restricted) |
| .امارات | Arabic-script UAE domain |
How to register an .ae domain
1. Check availability of your preferred name.
2. Confirm eligibility. .ae registrations follow .aeDA policies, which may require the name to relate to your company or trademark and supporting details.
3. Provide registrant details in your company’s name.
4. Register through an accredited registrar or their authorised partner.
5. Set up DNS for your website and email.
6. Enable protection, such as registrar lock, and set renewal reminders.
We handle these steps for you and tell you upfront if any documents are needed.
Should you choose .ae or .com?
A .ae domain tells customers you’re a UAE business, which helps trust and local search visibility for UAE audiences. A .com is globally recognised and suits international audiences. For most UAE businesses, the best answer is both: use one as the main website and redirect the other, so customers reach you whichever they type, and competitors or squatters can’t take your name.
Domain transfers and recovering control
Many businesses discover their domain is registered to a former employee, web designer or agency. We help you transfer domains into your company’s name and account, coordinate with the current holder, handle authorisation codes, and make sure DNS keeps working during the move so your website and email don’t go down.
How we work
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Search
Check availability and alternatives.
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Verify
Confirm eligibility and documents for .ae.
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Register
Domain registered in your company’s name.
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Configure
DNS for website, email and services.
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Protect
Locks, secure access and renewal reminders.
Not sure which hosting fits?
Tell us what you run and who uses it. We’ll recommend the right option for each workload.
Tips for choosing a business domain name
Keep it short, easy to spell and easy to say on the phone. Match your trading name or brand as closely as possible. Avoid hyphens and numbers unless they’re part of your brand. Check that the name doesn’t infringe someone else’s trademark. Consider registering common misspellings and your brand in Arabic if relevant. And check social media handle availability at the same time, so your online identity is consistent.
DNS explained
DNS (Domain Name System) translates your domain name into the addresses of the servers that host your website and email. Records include A/AAAA records for websites, MX records for email, CNAME records for aliases and services, and TXT records for verification and email security such as SPF, DKIM and DMARC. A single wrong record can take email or a website offline, which is why we document every change and keep DNS in a reliable, secure service.
Domain security
Domain hijacking, where attackers take control of a domain through a compromised registrar account, can redirect your website and email. We protect domains with strong, MFA-protected registrar accounts, registrar transfer locks, restricted access, accurate ownership records, and DNSSEC where supported. We also monitor expiry dates and DNS changes.
Who needs domain management
New businesses, companies expanding into the UAE, brands protecting their name across extensions, businesses whose domains are held by third parties, and organisations with many domains to keep track of.
Arabic domains
The UAE also has an Arabic-script country domain, .امارات, and Arabic internationalised domain names allow full Arabic web addresses. They can strengthen brand recognition with Arabic-speaking audiences and protect your brand in Arabic. Because support varies across email systems and some browsers, we usually recommend using an Arabic domain alongside your main Latin-script domain, redirecting to your website.
Managing many domains
Larger companies and groups often accumulate dozens of domains across different registrars, staff accounts and agencies. We consolidate them into one company-controlled account, document what each domain is for, remove unnecessary ones, align renewal dates where possible, and keep DNS standardised, so nothing is forgotten and nothing expires unexpectedly.
What happens after registration
Once your domain is registered, we connect it to your website hosting, set up professional email with proper authentication, install SSL so your site shows the padlock, and make sure renewals are tracked. Your domain then becomes the foundation for everything else online.
Case study
A Dubai startup had its .com registered by a freelancer who had left. We recovered and transferred the domain to the company, registered the matching .ae, and set up DNS and email authentication without downtime.
Domain Registration questions, answered
What is an .ae domain?
The country-code domain for the United Arab Emirates, managed by .aeDA under TDRA.
How do I register an .ae domain?
Check availability, confirm eligibility, provide registrant details and register through an accredited registrar or partner. We can do it for you.
Can a foreign company register an .ae domain?
Eligibility depends on current .aeDA rules, which may require a UAE connection such as a trade licence or trademark.
How long does .ae registration take?
Often quick once eligibility is confirmed; some cases need document checks.
Can I transfer my .ae domain to you?
Yes, we can manage transfers into your company’s account.
What happens if my domain expires?
Your website and email stop working, and after a grace period the domain may become available to others. Renewal tracking prevents this.
Do I need both .ae and .com?
It’s recommended for brand protection and so customers always find you.
Can you register international domains too?
Yes, including .com, .net, .org and many country domains.
Who will own the domain?
Your company, as the registered registrant. We can act as technical contact if you wish.
Can you help with a domain dispute?
We can advise on next steps and the relevant dispute process; legal disputes may need specialist advice.
Can I keep my current website hosting and just register a domain with you?
Yes. We register the domain and point DNS to your existing hosting and email.
Do you offer private registration?
Privacy options depend on the extension and registry policy; some, including .ae, may have specific rules.
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