Does HostCry include Free DNS Management with .cat domains?

Yes. Every .cat 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 .cat domain to Cloudflare, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Shopify, or any hosting server.

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

To transfer your .cat domain to HostCry, unlock the domain at your current registrar, request the EPP / Authorization Code, and initiate a transfer order on HostCry for AED 110.21. Once approved, the transfer completes automatically without DNS downtime.

Is a .cat 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 .cat domain helps improve click-through rates (CTR) and brand recall in the UAE.

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

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

.cat Domain Registration UAE — Buy .cat for AED 83.73/yr

Name: .cat Domain Registration UAE
Brand: HostCry
SKU: DOMAIN-TLD-CAT-AE
Price: 83.73 AED
Availability: InStock

Why Register a .cat Domain in the UAE?

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 83.73 per 1-year registration term, with transparent renewal pricing at AED 110.21. 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.

.cat Quick Facts (AED)

Extension .cat
TLD Classification gTLD (Country & Geo)
Registration Price AED 83.73 / yr
Renewal Price AED 110.21 / yr
Transfer Price AED 110.21
Minimum Term 1 Year
Free Anycast DNS Included

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Who Should Register a .cat Domain?

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

Primary Brand & Website Address

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.

Defensive Brand & Trademark Protection

Already own the .com? Register the matching .cat 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 .cat domain with higher ad click-through rates.

Custom Professional Business Email

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

.cat Registry Specifications & Technical Policy

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

Extension Type

gTLD (.cat)

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

DNSSEC Supported

IDN (International Characters)

Supported (Punycode / IDN)

.cat Multi-Year Cost Breakdown (AED)

Lock in your .cat 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 83.73	AED 83.73/yr
2 Years 1st year registration + 1 year renewal	AED 193.94	AED 96.97/yr
3 Years Recommended for startups & growing brands	AED 304.15	AED 101.38/yr
5 Years 5-year multi-year lock & SEO stability	AED 524.57	AED 104.91/yr
10 Years Maximum 10-year registration period	AED 1,075.62	AED 107.56/yr

Compare .cat vs Popular & Peer Extensions

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

Extension	Category	Register	Renew
.cat Viewing	Country & Geo	AED 83.73 / yr	AED 110.21 / 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
.ae	Country & Geo	AED 238.32 / yr	AED 238.32 / yr
.uk	Country & Geo	AED 35.73 / yr	AED 46.33 / yr
.us	Country & Geo	AED 47.65 / yr	AED 47.65 / yr
.cc	Country & Geo	AED 39.71 / yr	AED 39.71 / yr

Frequently Asked Questions About .cat Domains

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

You can register a .cat domain in the UAE with HostCry for AED 83.73 for 1 year. The standard renewal price is AED 110.21 per 1 year, and transferring an existing .cat domain to HostCry costs AED 110.21 (which includes a renewal extension). All prices are displayed transparently in AED.

The .cat domain extension is a Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) widely used by regional .cat websites, local businesses, and international brand protection. Because it is memorable and industry-relevant, businesses and individuals register .cat domains for primary websites, product launches, custom email addresses, and defensive brand protection.

Most .cat 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.