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Secure your brand with a memorable .cat domain name in the UAE. Ideal for regional .cat websites, local businesses, and international brand protection — backed by free DNS management, fast global Anycast resolution, and transparent AED pricing.
Everything you need to know about the .cat namespace, registration rules, and brand impact.
The .cat domain extension is a Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) designed for regional .cat websites, local businesses, and international brand protection. Whether you are launching a new startup in the UAE, protecting your existing company trademark, or building a high-converting landing page, registering a .cat domain gives you a clean, memorable web address where short, exact-match names are still widely available.
At HostCry, you can register your .cat domain in the UAE for AED 89.99 per 1-year registration term, with transparent renewal pricing at AED 119.99. Every .cat 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 .cat domains on equal technical footing with legacy extensions when ranking relevant content, while users in the UAE immediately recognize the relevance of a .cat address in search results and marketing campaigns. You can check live .cat availability instantly using our real-time search engine above and complete checkout using UAE Visa/Mastercard, Apple Pay, Bank Transfer & Crypto.
Four high-impact ways businesses and creators use .cat domains in the UAE.
Launch your main website on yourbrand.cat to secure a short, memorable, exact-match domain name for regional .cat websites, local businesses, and international brand protection.
Already own the .com? Register the matching .cat extension to prevent competitors or cybersquatters from impersonating your brand.
Create dedicated microsites, ad campaign landing pages, or regional portals on a .cat domain with higher ad click-through rates.
Pair your .cat domain with professional email ([email protected]) and full SPF, DKIM, and DMARC authentication.
Technical requirements, character length limits, and DNS capabilities for .cat domains.
Lock in your .cat domain for multiple years to protect your brand and avoid annual renewal reminders.
| Term Length | Total Cost (AED) | Effective / Year |
|---|---|---|
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1 Year
Standard 1-year initial registration
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AED 89.99 | AED 89.99/yr |
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2 Years
1st year registration + 1 year renewal
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AED 209.98 | AED 104.99/yr |
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3 Years
Recommended for startups & growing brands
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AED 329.97 | AED 109.99/yr |
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5 Years
5-year multi-year lock & SEO stability
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AED 569.95 | AED 113.99/yr |
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10 Years
Maximum 10-year registration period
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AED 1,169.90 | AED 116.99/yr |
Side-by-side registration and renewal pricing in AED.
| Extension | Category | Register | Renew |
|---|---|---|---|
| .cat Viewing | Country & Geo | AED 89.99 / yr | AED 119.99 / yr |
| .com | Popular | AED 46.33 / yr | AED 59.57 / yr |
| .net | Popular | AED 56.99 / yr | AED 56.99 / yr |
| .org | Popular | AED 39.99 / yr | AED 57.99 / yr |
| .ae | Country & Geo | AED 238.32 / yr | AED 238.32 / yr |
| .uk | Country & Geo | AED 34.99 / yr | AED 34.99 / yr |
| .us | Country & Geo | AED 29.99 / yr | AED 38.99 / yr |
| .cc | Country & Geo | AED 26.99 / yr | AED 44.99 / yr |
Everything you need to know about registering, renewing, and managing a .cat domain in the UAE.
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