Does HostCry include Free DNS Management with .social domains?

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

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

To transfer your .social domain to HostCry, unlock the domain at your current registrar, request the EPP / Authorization Code, and initiate a transfer order on HostCry for AED 151.21. Once approved, the transfer completes automatically without DNS downtime.

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

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

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

.social Domain Registration UAE — Buy .social for AED 26.81/yr

Name: .social Domain Registration UAE
Brand: HostCry
SKU: DOMAIN-TLD-SOCIAL-AE
Price: 26.81 AED
Availability: InStock

Why Register a .social Domain in the UAE?

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

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

At HostCry, you can register your .social domain in the UAE for AED 26.81 per 1-year registration term, with transparent renewal pricing at AED 151.21. Every .social 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 .social domains on equal technical footing with legacy extensions when ranking relevant content, while users in the UAE immediately recognize the relevance of a .social address in search results and marketing campaigns. You can check live .social availability instantly using our real-time search engine above and complete checkout using UAE Visa/Mastercard, Apple Pay, Bank Transfer & Crypto.

.social Quick Facts (AED)

Extension .social
TLD Classification gTLD (Education & Org)
Registration Price AED 26.81 / yr
Renewal Price AED 151.21 / yr
Transfer Price AED 151.21
Minimum Term 1 Year
Free Anycast DNS Included

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Who Should Register a .social Domain?

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

Primary Brand & Website Address

Launch your main website on yourbrand.social to secure a short, memorable, exact-match domain name for social educational programs, academies, and community initiatives.

Defensive Brand & Trademark Protection

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

Custom Professional Business Email

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

.social Registry Specifications & Technical Policy

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

Extension Type

gTLD (.social)

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)

.social Multi-Year Cost Breakdown (AED)

Lock in your .social 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 26.81	AED 26.81/yr
2 Years 1st year registration + 1 year renewal	AED 178.02	AED 89.01/yr
3 Years Recommended for startups & growing brands	AED 329.23	AED 109.74/yr
5 Years 5-year multi-year lock & SEO stability	AED 631.65	AED 126.33/yr
10 Years Maximum 10-year registration period	AED 1,387.70	AED 138.77/yr

Compare .social vs Popular & Peer Extensions

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

Extension	Category	Register	Renew
.social Viewing	Education & Org	AED 26.81 / yr	AED 151.21 / 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
.academy	Education & Org	AED 41.99 / yr	AED 192.18 / yr
.care	Education & Org	AED 51.46 / yr	AED 173.99 / yr
.charity	Education & Org	AED 38.18 / yr	AED 98.55 / yr
.christmas	Education & Org	AED 19.22 / yr	AED 137.13 / yr

Frequently Asked Questions About .social Domains

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

You can register a .social domain in the UAE with HostCry for AED 26.81 for 1 year. The standard renewal price is AED 151.21 per 1 year, and transferring an existing .social domain to HostCry costs AED 151.21 (which includes a renewal extension). All prices are displayed transparently in AED.

The .social domain extension is a Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) widely used by social educational programs, academies, and community initiatives. Because it is memorable and industry-relevant, businesses and individuals register .social domains for primary websites, product launches, custom email addresses, and defensive brand protection.

Most .social 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.