Does HostCry include Free DNS Management with .games domains?

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

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

To transfer your .games domain to HostCry, unlock the domain at your current registrar, request the EPP / Authorization Code, and initiate a transfer order on HostCry for AED 132.99. Once approved, the transfer completes automatically without DNS downtime.

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

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

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

.games Domain Registration UAE — Buy .games for AED 53.36/yr

Name: .games Domain Registration UAE
Brand: HostCry
SKU: DOMAIN-TLD-GAMES-AE
Price: 53.36 AED
Availability: InStock

Why Register a .games Domain in the UAE?

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

The .games domain extension is a Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) designed for games studios, content creators, and digital media brands. Whether you are launching a new startup in the UAE, protecting your existing company trademark, or building a high-converting landing page, registering a .games domain gives you a clean, memorable web address where short, exact-match names are still widely available.

At HostCry, you can register your .games domain in the UAE for AED 53.36 per 1-year registration term, with transparent renewal pricing at AED 132.99. Every .games 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 .games domains on equal technical footing with legacy extensions when ranking relevant content, while users in the UAE immediately recognize the relevance of a .games address in search results and marketing campaigns. You can check live .games availability instantly using our real-time search engine above and complete checkout using UAE Visa/Mastercard, Apple Pay, Bank Transfer & Crypto.

.games Quick Facts (AED)

Extension .games
TLD Classification gTLD (Media & Gaming)
Registration Price AED 53.36 / yr
Renewal Price AED 132.99 / yr
Transfer Price AED 132.99
Minimum Term 1 Year
Free Anycast DNS Included

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Who Should Register a .games Domain?

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

Primary Brand & Website Address

Launch your main website on yourbrand.games to secure a short, memorable, exact-match domain name for games studios, content creators, and digital media brands.

Defensive Brand & Trademark Protection

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

Custom Professional Business Email

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

.games Registry Specifications & Technical Policy

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

Extension Type

gTLD (.games)

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)

.games Multi-Year Cost Breakdown (AED)

Lock in your .games 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 53.36	AED 53.36/yr
2 Years 1st year registration + 1 year renewal	AED 186.35	AED 93.18/yr
3 Years Recommended for startups & growing brands	AED 319.34	AED 106.45/yr
5 Years 5-year multi-year lock & SEO stability	AED 585.32	AED 117.06/yr
10 Years Maximum 10-year registration period	AED 1,250.27	AED 125.03/yr

Compare .games vs Popular & Peer Extensions

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

Extension	Category	Register	Renew
.games Viewing	Media & Gaming	AED 53.36 / yr	AED 132.99 / 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
.actor	Media & Gaming	AED 45.77 / yr	AED 173.99 / yr
.art	Media & Gaming	AED 27.47 / yr	AED 91.98 / yr
.audio	Media & Gaming	AED 410.84 / yr	AED 455.07 / yr
.band	Media & Gaming	AED 72.36 / yr	AED 123.89 / yr

Frequently Asked Questions About .games Domains

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

You can register a .games domain in the UAE with HostCry for AED 53.36 for 1 year. The standard renewal price is AED 132.99 per 1 year, and transferring an existing .games domain to HostCry costs AED 132.99 (which includes a renewal extension). All prices are displayed transparently in AED.

The .games domain extension is a Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) widely used by games studios, content creators, and digital media brands. Because it is memorable and industry-relevant, businesses and individuals register .games domains for primary websites, product launches, custom email addresses, and defensive brand protection.

Most .games 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.