Who actually manages the .ae registry?

The .ae Domain Administration (.aeDA), a department of the UAE’s Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA), regulates and operates the .ae namespace. Clouder works with a TDRA-accredited registrar to process registrations on your behalf.

How long does registration take?

Most second-level .ae names activate within 1 business day. Restricted extensions requiring document review can take longer, depending on the .aeDA’s processing queue.

Can I transfer a .ae domain I already own?

Yes. You’ll need the auth code from your current registrar; the transfer is then processed through our TDRA-accredited registrar partner following .aeDA policy.

Is WHOIS privacy available for .ae domains?

No, WHOIS privacy is not offered for .ae domains — registrant information is accessible in the public registry database, as required by .aeDA policy.

What happens if my restricted-extension documents are rejected?

Our team will let you know what’s missing or needs correcting so you can resubmit. We stay in touch with you throughout the .aeDA review.

TDRA-partnered registration

Register your .AE domain

Get your official UAE web address. We work with a TDRA-accredited registrar to handle registration, so your domain is fully compliant from day one.

From 332 AED/year

Transfer an existing .ae domain →

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yourbrand.ae

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Popular extensions

.ae.co.ae.com.net.ae.org.ae

332 AED

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Instant

Activation

A national domain, now open to everyone

A .ae domain no longer requires a UAE trade license for most registrations.

Second-level .ae domains (yourbrand.ae) can be registered by individuals and businesses worldwide. Only certain restricted extensions — such as .gov.ae, .sch.ae or .ac.ae — require proof of eligibility, since they're reserved for specific categories of organizations.

.aeDA framework

How .ae domains are regulated

The .ae namespace is administered by the .ae Domain Administration (.aeDA), a department of the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA). Only TDRA-accredited registrars can process .ae registrations, renewals and transfers.

What our registrar partner handles

✓ Submitting your registration directly to the .aeDA registry system.
✓ Verifying eligibility for any restricted extension you request.
✓ Keeping your registration compliant with .aeDA policy for its entire duration.

How to get a .ae domain

Check availability

Search your desired name and confirm it’s free to register.

Provide your details

Give us the registrant information required by the .aeDA registry.

Registration goes live

Your domain is submitted through our accredited registrar partner and activated.

✓ Once submitted, your .ae domain is typically live within 1 business day!

Restricted extensions: what to know

Eligibility review

Extensions like .gov.ae, .sch.ae or .ac.ae require documentation proving you belong to the relevant category before the registry approves the name.

Local presence

Some third-level extensions (co.ae, net.ae, org.ae) may ask for a trade license or equivalent business documentation tied to the name requested.

Worth knowing

✓Most second-level .ae names (yourbrand.ae) can be registered without a UAE trade license.
✓WHOIS privacy is not offered for .ae domains: registrant details sit in the public registry database.
✓Our registrar partner handles the .aeDA paperwork on restricted extensions on your behalf.

.ae extensions

Choose the extension that matches your organization.

.ae

Open second-level registration for any individual or business.

.co.ae

Restricted

For commercial companies, tied to a registered business name.

.net.ae

Restricted

For internet service providers and network operators.

.org.ae

Restricted

For non-profit organizations and associations.

.gov.ae

Restricted

Reserved for UAE government entities.

.sch.ae

Restricted

For licensed schools and educational institutions.

.ac.ae

Restricted

For accredited academic and higher-education institutions.

.mil.ae

Restricted

Reserved for UAE military entities.

Choosing a name with a restricted term

Some names are reviewed more closely by the .aeDA registry — government-related terms, names implying an official status, or names under a restricted third-level extension. In these cases, additional documentation may be requested before the domain is approved.

Check .aeDA policy

The .aeDA publishes the ae Domain Name Eligibility Policy covering eligibility rules and naming policy for the .ae namespace.

.aeDA review steps

Submit your request

Tell us the domain name and extension you’re after.

We check eligibility

Our registrar partner confirms whether extra documentation is required for that name.

Provide supporting documents

If needed, submit your trade license or equivalent proof tied to the name.

Registry approval

The .aeDA reviews the request and the domain is activated once approved.

Processing time depends on the extension and the .aeDA’s review queue

Transfer your .ae domain to Clouder

Already own a .ae domain elsewhere and want to switch? Transferring doesn’t interrupt your site or your email: everything keeps running during the process.

We route .ae transfers through our TDRA-accredited registrar partner, so the transfer follows .aeDA policy from start to finish.

To get started, you'll need the auth code from your current registrar. Need help? Reach us at +971 4 xxx xxxx.

Start my transfer

Transfer in 3 steps

Unlock your domain

Ask your current registrar to remove the transfer lock and share the auth code.

Submit your request

Send us the auth code and any documentation required for the extension.

Transfer completes

Once approved by the .aeDA, your domain is managed through Clouder.

.ae domain registration in your city

We support businesses across the UAE in registering their .ae domain.

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Why register your .ae with Clouder

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TDRA-accredited partner

Registration is processed through a registrar directly accredited by TDRA under .aeDA policy.

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Bundled hosting available

Pair your .ae domain with UAE-based hosting and professional email in one place.

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Support in Arabic & English

A team that can guide you through the registration process in either language.

Frequently asked questions

Don't see your question here? Write to us, we're happy to answer.

Not for most second-level names (yourbrand.ae) — these are open to individuals and businesses worldwide. Some restricted extensions like .co.ae, .gov.ae or .sch.ae do require proof tied to the relevant category.

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