Does HostCry include Free DNS Management with .city domains?

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

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

To transfer your .city domain to HostCry, unlock the domain at your current registrar, request the EPP / Authorization Code, and initiate a transfer order on HostCry for AED 114.80. Once approved, the transfer completes automatically without DNS downtime.

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

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

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

.city Domain Registration UAE — Buy .city for AED 34.40/yr

Name: .city Domain Registration UAE
Brand: HostCry
SKU: DOMAIN-TLD-CITY-AE
Price: 34.40 AED
Availability: InStock

Why Register a .city Domain in the UAE?

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

The .city domain extension is a Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) designed for city real estate agencies, property listings, and builders. Whether you are launching a new startup in the UAE, protecting your existing company trademark, or building a high-converting landing page, registering a .city domain gives you a clean, memorable web address where short, exact-match names are still widely available.

At HostCry, you can register your .city domain in the UAE for AED 34.40 per 1-year registration term, with transparent renewal pricing at AED 114.80. Every .city 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 .city domains on equal technical footing with legacy extensions when ranking relevant content, while users in the UAE immediately recognize the relevance of a .city address in search results and marketing campaigns. You can check live .city availability instantly using our real-time search engine above and complete checkout using UAE Visa/Mastercard, Apple Pay, Bank Transfer & Crypto.

.city Quick Facts (AED)

Extension .city
TLD Classification gTLD (Real Estate)
Registration Price AED 34.40 / yr
Renewal Price AED 114.80 / yr
Transfer Price AED 114.80
Minimum Term 1 Year
Free Anycast DNS Included

Transfer Existing .city Domain Pair your .city domain with UAE Web Hosting →

Who Should Register a .city Domain?

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

Primary Brand & Website Address

Launch your main website on yourbrand.city to secure a short, memorable, exact-match domain name for city real estate agencies, property listings, and builders.

Defensive Brand & Trademark Protection

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

Custom Professional Business Email

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

.city Registry Specifications & Technical Policy

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

Extension Type

gTLD (.city)

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)

.city Multi-Year Cost Breakdown (AED)

Lock in your .city 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 34.40	AED 34.40/yr
2 Years 1st year registration + 1 year renewal	AED 149.20	AED 74.60/yr
3 Years Recommended for startups & growing brands	AED 264	AED 88/yr
5 Years 5-year multi-year lock & SEO stability	AED 493.60	AED 98.72/yr
10 Years Maximum 10-year registration period	AED 1,067.60	AED 106.76/yr

Compare .city vs Popular & Peer Extensions

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

Extension	Category	Register	Renew
.city Viewing	Real Estate	AED 34.40 / yr	AED 114.80 / 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
.apartments	Real Estate	AED 224.09 / yr	AED 224.09 / yr
.build	Real Estate	AED 114.43 / yr	AED 114.43 / yr
.builders	Real Estate	AED 137.53 / yr	AED 137.53 / yr
.cleaning	Real Estate	AED 297 / yr	AED 297 / yr

Frequently Asked Questions About .city Domains

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

You can register a .city domain in the UAE with HostCry for AED 34.40 for 1 year. The standard renewal price is AED 114.80 per 1 year, and transferring an existing .city domain to HostCry costs AED 114.80 (which includes a renewal extension). All prices are displayed transparently in AED.

The .city domain extension is a Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) widely used by city real estate agencies, property listings, and builders. Because it is memorable and industry-relevant, businesses and individuals register .city domains for primary websites, product launches, custom email addresses, and defensive brand protection.

Most .city 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.