A .ae Domain helps your audience know that your business is based in the UAE, and provides a sense of trust and validity. It's a key to building your brand's digital footprint and credibility in the region. We’d recommend keeping the consistency between your Domain and brand names so you can easily be found online.
A Domain Name is your online address that people can use to find you on the web. It's like your digital signpost, making it easy for anyone to access your website anytime, anywhere. When you buy a Domain Name, you are the exclusive licensee of that web address and can use it as you wish for the period of registration.
Domain Names can be anything you choose, as long as they aren't too similar to another company's name or offensive. We suggest using a Domain Name that matches your brand or trademark to make it easier for people to find you online.
Domain Names play a part in search engine optimization (SEO), determining how easily you can be discovered using specific search terms. For example, if someone searches for ‘Museum of the Future tickets’, on Google, they would expect to find the website with the address museumofthefuture.ae which is the official website for the Museum of the Future.
In UAE, .ae Domain Names are administered by Telecommunication and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) Domain administration department, .aeDA. You can head to their website to find a Domain Name or look through any UAE based Domain Name Registrar (DNR) to find a Domain Name that suits you.
If you can’t be found online, no one will be able to find you. A Domain Name is your customers gateway to you and your gateway to the world.
In Dubai, .ae Domain Names are administered by Telecommunication and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) Domain administration department, .aeDA. You can head to their website to find a Domain Name or look through any UAE based Domain Name Registrar (DNR) to find a Domain Name that suits you.
What is .ae?
.ae is a country-specific web ending, known as a country code top-level Domain or ccTLD. These are unique to each country. For instance, '.ae' is for the United Arab Emirates. You can see a list of domain endings at: www.iana.org/root-whois.
The .ae ccTLD is unrestricted and so would-be domain name holders from any country can register a .ae domain name. You should note that some countries have restrictions over who can register – such as Saudi Arabia and .sa – where only Saudi based entities, or overseas companies with a corresponding trademark registration may register.
The .ae ccTLD is unrestricted and so would-be domain name holders from any country can register a .ae domain name. You should note that some countries have restrictions over who can register – such as Saudi Arabia and .sa – where only Saudi based entities, or overseas companies with a corresponding trademark registration may register.
Benefits of Registering a Domain Name
Registering a Domain Name provides you with several important benefits:
Professionalism, trust and legitimacy:
Having your own Domain Name gives your business a more professional and credible image.
Brand Building:
A Domain Name helps in branding and strengthens your brand identity.
SEO Benefits:
If you cannot be found on a search engine, no one will be able to find you. A relevant Domain Name can improve your website's search engine rankings.
Custom Email Addresses:
With your Domain Name, you can create custom email addresses, which can look more professional than generic ones.
Global Reach:
A Domain Name allows you to reach a global audience, helping to expand your business beyond local boundaries.
Low-cost advertising:
Domain Names and by extension your website is low-cost ways of promoting yourself to the world.
Professionalism, Trust and Legitimacy:
Having your own Domain Name gives your business a more professional and credible image.
Brand Building:
A Domain Name helps in branding and strengthens your brand identity.
SEO Benefits:
If you cannot be found on a search engine, no one will be able to find you. A relevant Domain Name can improve your website's search engine rankings.
Custom Email Addresses:
With your Domain Name, you can create custom email addresses, which can look more professional than generic ones.
Global Reach:
A Domain Name allows you to reach a global audience, helping to expand your business beyond local boundaries.
Low-Cost Advertising:
Domain Names and by extension your website is low-cost ways of promoting yourself to the world
Where to Apply for a Domain Name
Domain Name applications may be done through TDRA or any UAE-based DNR. You must first check whether the Domain Name is available and proceed to apply for it from there. Both TDRA and the UAE-based DNRs will walk you through the steps to register your preferred Domain Name.
