Does HostCry include Free DNS Management with .now domains?

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

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

To transfer your .now domain to HostCry, unlock the domain at your current registrar, request the EPP / Authorization Code, and initiate a transfer order on HostCry for AED 137.53. Once approved, the transfer completes automatically without DNS downtime.

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

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

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

.now Domain Registration UAE — Buy .now for AED 137.53/yr

Name: .now Domain Registration UAE
Brand: HostCry
SKU: DOMAIN-TLD-NOW-AE
Price: 137.53 AED
Availability: InStock

Why Register a .now Domain in the UAE?

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

The .now domain extension is a Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) designed for now 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 .now domain gives you a clean, memorable web address where short, exact-match names are still widely available.

At HostCry, you can register your .now domain in the UAE for AED 137.53 per 1-year registration term, with transparent renewal pricing at AED 137.53. Every .now 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 .now domains on equal technical footing with legacy extensions when ranking relevant content, while users in the UAE immediately recognize the relevance of a .now address in search results and marketing campaigns. You can check live .now availability instantly using our real-time search engine above and complete checkout using UAE Visa/Mastercard, Apple Pay, Bank Transfer & Crypto.

.now Quick Facts (AED)

Extension .now
TLD Classification gTLD (Modern Web)
Registration Price AED 137.53 / yr
Renewal Price AED 137.53 / yr
Transfer Price AED 137.53
Minimum Term 1 Year
Free Anycast DNS Included

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Who Should Register a .now Domain?

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

Primary Brand & Website Address

Launch your main website on yourbrand.now to secure a short, memorable, exact-match domain name for now brands, modern websites, and digital portfolios.

Defensive Brand & Trademark Protection

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

Custom Professional Business Email

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

.now Registry Specifications & Technical Policy

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

Extension Type

gTLD (.now)

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)

.now Multi-Year Cost Breakdown (AED)

Lock in your .now 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 137.53	AED 137.53/yr
2 Years 1st year registration + 1 year renewal	AED 275.06	AED 137.53/yr
3 Years Recommended for startups & growing brands	AED 412.59	AED 137.53/yr
5 Years 5-year multi-year lock & SEO stability	AED 687.65	AED 137.53/yr
10 Years Maximum 10-year registration period	AED 1,375.30	AED 137.53/yr

Compare .now vs Popular & Peer Extensions

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

Extension	Category	Register	Renew
.now Viewing	Modern Web	AED 137.53 / yr	AED 137.53 / 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

Frequently Asked Questions About .now Domains

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

You can register a .now domain in the UAE with HostCry for AED 137.53 for 1 year. The standard renewal price is AED 137.53 per 1 year, and transferring an existing .now domain to HostCry costs AED 137.53 (which includes a renewal extension). All prices are displayed transparently in AED.

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

Most .now 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.