Does HostCry include Free DNS Management with .group domains?

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

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

To transfer your .group domain to HostCry, unlock the domain at your current registrar, request the EPP / Authorization Code, and initiate a transfer order on HostCry for AED 101.08. Once approved, the transfer completes automatically without DNS downtime.

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

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

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

.group Domain Registration UAE — Buy .group for AED 101.08/yr

Name: .group Domain Registration UAE
Brand: HostCry
SKU: DOMAIN-TLD-GROUP-AE
Price: 101.08 AED
Availability: InStock

Why Register a .group Domain in the UAE?

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

The .group domain extension is a Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) designed for group companies, corporate ventures, and B2B services. Whether you are launching a new startup in the UAE, protecting your existing company trademark, or building a high-converting landing page, registering a .group domain gives you a clean, memorable web address where short, exact-match names are still widely available.

At HostCry, you can register your .group domain in the UAE for AED 101.08 per 1-year registration term, with transparent renewal pricing at AED 101.08. Every .group 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 .group domains on equal technical footing with legacy extensions when ranking relevant content, while users in the UAE immediately recognize the relevance of a .group address in search results and marketing campaigns. You can check live .group availability instantly using our real-time search engine above and complete checkout using UAE Visa/Mastercard, Apple Pay, Bank Transfer & Crypto.

.group Quick Facts (AED)

Extension .group
TLD Classification gTLD (Business & Finance)
Registration Price AED 101.08 / yr
Renewal Price AED 101.08 / yr
Transfer Price AED 101.08
Minimum Term 1 Year
Free Anycast DNS Included

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Who Should Register a .group Domain?

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

Primary Brand & Website Address

Launch your main website on yourbrand.group to secure a short, memorable, exact-match domain name for group companies, corporate ventures, and B2B services.

Defensive Brand & Trademark Protection

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

Custom Professional Business Email

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

.group Registry Specifications & Technical Policy

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

Extension Type

gTLD (.group)

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)

.group Multi-Year Cost Breakdown (AED)

Lock in your .group 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 101.08	AED 101.08/yr
2 Years 1st year registration + 1 year renewal	AED 202.16	AED 101.08/yr
3 Years Recommended for startups & growing brands	AED 303.24	AED 101.08/yr
5 Years 5-year multi-year lock & SEO stability	AED 505.40	AED 101.08/yr
10 Years Maximum 10-year registration period	AED 1,010.80	AED 101.08/yr

Compare .group vs Popular & Peer Extensions

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

Extension	Category	Register	Renew
.group Viewing	Business & Finance	AED 101.08 / yr	AED 101.08 / 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
.agency	Business & Finance	AED 36.93 / yr	AED 112.37 / yr
.accountant	Business & Finance	AED 91.91 / yr	AED 91.91 / yr
.accountants	Business & Finance	AED 451.85 / yr	AED 451.85 / yr
.associates	Business & Finance	AED 57.18 / yr	AED 151.21 / yr

Frequently Asked Questions About .group Domains

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

You can register a .group domain in the UAE with HostCry for AED 101.08 for 1 year. The standard renewal price is AED 101.08 per 1 year, and transferring an existing .group domain to HostCry costs AED 101.08 (which includes a renewal extension). All prices are displayed transparently in AED.

The .group domain extension is a Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) widely used by group companies, corporate ventures, and B2B services. Because it is memorable and industry-relevant, businesses and individuals register .group domains for primary websites, product launches, custom email addresses, and defensive brand protection.

Most .group 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.