Does HostCry include Free DNS Management with .app domains?

Yes. Every .app domain registered or transferred to HostCry includes free DNS management via our client portal. You can create and update A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, and SRV records, configure custom nameservers, or point your .app domain to Cloudflare, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Shopify, or any hosting server.

How do I transfer my existing .app domain to HostCry?

To transfer your .app domain to HostCry, unlock the domain at your current registrar, request the EPP / Authorization Code, and initiate a transfer order on HostCry for AED 86.06. Once approved, the transfer completes automatically without DNS downtime.

Is a .app domain good for Google SEO in the UAE?

Yes. Google treats generic top-level domains and modern extensions equally in search rankings, while country-code extensions provide strong geographic signals. Having an exact-match keyword or clean brand name on a .app domain helps improve click-through rates (CTR) and brand recall in the UAE.

What payment methods can I use to buy a .app domain in the UAE?

HostCry supports UAE Visa/Mastercard, Apple Pay, Bank Transfer & Crypto for instant .app domain checkout in AED. Your domain is registered and activated automatically as soon as payment is confirmed.

.app Domain Registration UAE — Buy .app for AED 86.06/yr

Name: .app Domain Registration UAE
Brand: HostCry
SKU: DOMAIN-TLD-APP-AE
Price: 86.06 AED
Availability: InStock

Why Register a .app Domain in the UAE?

Everything you need to know about the .app namespace, registration rules, and brand impact.

The .app domain extension is a Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) designed for mobile apps, web applications, SaaS tools, and developer portfolios. Whether you are launching a new startup in the UAE, protecting your existing company trademark, or building a high-converting landing page, registering a .app domain gives you a clean, memorable web address where short, exact-match names are still widely available.

At HostCry, you can register your .app domain in the UAE for AED 86.06 per 1-year registration term, with transparent renewal pricing at AED 86.06. Every .app registration includes full DNS record management (A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, SRV), instant domain forwarding, registrar lock protection against unauthorized transfers, and seamless one-click connection to HostCry Shared, WordPress, or KVM VPS hosting.

From an SEO perspective, Google and major search engines treat .app domains on equal technical footing with legacy extensions when ranking relevant content, while users in the UAE immediately recognize the relevance of a .app address in search results and marketing campaigns. You can check live .app availability instantly using our real-time search engine above and complete checkout using UAE Visa/Mastercard, Apple Pay, Bank Transfer & Crypto.

.app Quick Facts (AED)

Extension .app
TLD Classification gTLD (AI & Tech)
Registration Price AED 86.06 / yr
Renewal Price AED 86.06 / yr
Transfer Price AED 86.06
Minimum Term 1 Year
Free Anycast DNS Included

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Who Should Register a .app Domain?

Four high-impact ways businesses and creators use .app domains in the UAE.

Primary Brand & Website Address

Launch your main website on yourbrand.app to secure a short, memorable, exact-match domain name for mobile apps, web applications, SaaS tools, and developer portfolios.

Defensive Brand & Trademark Protection

Already own the .com? Register the matching .app extension to prevent competitors or cybersquatters from impersonating your brand.

Targeted Marketing & Product Launches

Create dedicated microsites, ad campaign landing pages, or regional portals on a .app domain with higher ad click-through rates.

Custom Professional Business Email

Pair your .app domain with professional email ([email protected]) and full SPF, DKIM, and DMARC authentication.

.app Registry Specifications & Technical Policy

Technical requirements, character length limits, and DNS capabilities for .app domains.

Extension Type

gTLD (.app)

Registration Period

1 – 10 Years

Domain Name Length

2 – 63 Characters

Free DNS Management

Included (A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT)

WHOIS Privacy Protection

Supported / GDPR Redacted

Domain Theft Lock

Registrar Lock Included Free

DNSSEC & HTTPS Policy

HSTS Preloaded (HTTPS Required) + DNSSEC

IDN (International Characters)

Supported (Punycode / IDN)

.app Multi-Year Cost Breakdown (AED)

Lock in your .app domain for multiple years to protect your brand and avoid annual renewal reminders.

Term Length	Total Cost (AED)	Effective / Year
1 Year Standard 1-year initial registration	AED 86.06	AED 86.06/yr
2 Years 1st year registration + 1 year renewal	AED 172.12	AED 86.06/yr
3 Years Recommended for startups & growing brands	AED 258.18	AED 86.06/yr
5 Years 5-year multi-year lock & SEO stability	AED 430.30	AED 86.06/yr
10 Years Maximum 10-year registration period	AED 860.60	AED 86.06/yr

Compare .app vs Popular & Peer Extensions

Side-by-side registration and renewal pricing in AED.

Extension	Category	Register	Renew
.app Viewing	AI & Tech	AED 86.06 / yr	AED 86.06 / yr
.com	Popular	AED 46.33 / yr	AED 59.57 / yr
.net	Popular	AED 60.90 / yr	AED 60.90 / yr
.org	Popular	AED 48.97 / yr	AED 59.57 / yr
.io	AI & Tech	AED 476.63 / yr	AED 476.63 / yr
.mobi	AI & Tech	AED 47.65 / yr	AED 64.86 / yr
.ai	AI & Tech	AED 382.62 / yr	AED 397.19 / yr
.bot	AI & Tech	AED 228.64 / yr	AED 228.64 / yr

Frequently Asked Questions About .app Domains

Everything you need to know about registering, renewing, and managing a .app domain in the UAE.

You can register a .app domain in the UAE with HostCry for AED 86.06 for 1 year. The standard renewal price is AED 86.06 per 1 year, and transferring an existing .app domain to HostCry costs AED 86.06 (which includes a renewal extension). All prices are displayed transparently in AED.

The .app domain extension is a Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) widely used by mobile apps, web applications, SaaS tools, and developer portfolios. Because it is memorable and industry-relevant, businesses and individuals register .app domains for primary websites, product launches, custom email addresses, and defensive brand protection.

Most .app domain registrations are open to businesses, organizations, and individuals worldwide on a first-come, first-served basis with no local company incorporation required. Your domain name can be between 2 and 63 characters using letters, numbers, and hyphens.