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Secure your brand with a memorable .directory domain name in the UAE. Ideal for directory brands, modern websites, and digital portfolios — backed by free DNS management, fast global Anycast resolution, and transparent AED pricing.
Everything you need to know about the .directory namespace, registration rules, and brand impact.
The .directory domain extension is a Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) designed for directory brands, modern websites, and digital 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 .directory domain gives you a clean, memorable web address where short, exact-match names are still widely available.
At HostCry, you can register your .directory domain in the UAE for AED 30.59 per 1-year registration term, with transparent renewal pricing at AED 110.21. Every .directory 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 .directory domains on equal technical footing with legacy extensions when ranking relevant content, while users in the UAE immediately recognize the relevance of a .directory address in search results and marketing campaigns. You can check live .directory 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 .directory domains in the UAE.
Launch your main website on yourbrand.directory to secure a short, memorable, exact-match domain name for directory brands, modern websites, and digital portfolios.
Already own the .com? Register the matching .directory extension to prevent competitors or cybersquatters from impersonating your brand.
Create dedicated microsites, ad campaign landing pages, or regional portals on a .directory domain with higher ad click-through rates.
Pair your .directory domain with professional email ([email protected]) and full SPF, DKIM, and DMARC authentication.
Technical requirements, character length limits, and DNS capabilities for .directory domains.
Lock in your .directory 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 30.59 | AED 30.59/yr |
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2 Years
1st year registration + 1 year renewal
|
AED 140.80 | AED 70.40/yr |
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3 Years
Recommended for startups & growing brands
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AED 251.01 | AED 83.67/yr |
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5 Years
5-year multi-year lock & SEO stability
|
AED 471.43 | AED 94.29/yr |
|
10 Years
Maximum 10-year registration period
|
AED 1,022.48 | AED 102.25/yr |
Side-by-side registration and renewal pricing in AED.
| Extension | Category | Register | Renew |
|---|---|---|---|
| .directory Viewing | Modern Web | AED 30.59 / 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 |
| .adult | Modern Web | AED 228.64 / yr | AED 433.66 / yr |
| .airforce | Modern Web | AED 406.30 / yr | AED 406.30 / yr |
| .archi | Modern Web | AED 62.86 / yr | AED 406.30 / yr |
| .army | Modern Web | AED 72.36 / yr | AED 151.21 / yr |
Everything you need to know about registering, renewing, and managing a .directory domain in the UAE.
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