Does HostCry include Free DNS Management with .store domains?

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

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

To transfer your .store domain to HostCry, unlock the domain at your current registrar, request the EPP / Authorization Code, and initiate a transfer order on HostCry for AED 198.60. Once approved, the transfer completes automatically without DNS downtime.

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

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

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

.store Domain Registration UAE — Buy .store for AED 30.44/yr

Name: .store Domain Registration UAE
Brand: HostCry
SKU: DOMAIN-TLD-STORE-AE
Price: 30.44 AED
Availability: InStock

Why Register a .store Domain in the UAE?

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

The .store domain extension is a Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) designed for online retail stores, Shopify/WooCommerce shops, and D2C merchandise 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 .store domain gives you a clean, memorable web address where short, exact-match names are still widely available.

At HostCry, you can register your .store domain in the UAE for AED 30.44 per 1-year registration term, with transparent renewal pricing at AED 198.60. Every .store 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 .store domains on equal technical footing with legacy extensions when ranking relevant content, while users in the UAE immediately recognize the relevance of a .store address in search results and marketing campaigns. You can check live .store availability instantly using our real-time search engine above and complete checkout using UAE Visa/Mastercard, Apple Pay, Bank Transfer & Crypto.

.store Quick Facts (AED)

Extension .store
TLD Classification gTLD (Shopping & Retail)
Registration Price AED 30.44 / yr
Renewal Price AED 198.60 / yr
Transfer Price AED 198.60
Minimum Term 1 Year
Free Anycast DNS Included

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Who Should Register a .store Domain?

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

Primary Brand & Website Address

Launch your main website on yourbrand.store to secure a short, memorable, exact-match domain name for online retail stores, Shopify/WooCommerce shops, and D2C merchandise brands.

Defensive Brand & Trademark Protection

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

Custom Professional Business Email

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

.store Registry Specifications & Technical Policy

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

Extension Type

gTLD (.store)

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)

.store Multi-Year Cost Breakdown (AED)

Lock in your .store 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 30.44	AED 30.44/yr
2 Years 1st year registration + 1 year renewal	AED 229.04	AED 114.52/yr
3 Years Recommended for startups & growing brands	AED 427.64	AED 142.55/yr
5 Years 5-year multi-year lock & SEO stability	AED 824.84	AED 164.97/yr
10 Years Maximum 10-year registration period	AED 1,817.84	AED 181.78/yr

Compare .store vs Popular & Peer Extensions

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

Extension	Category	Register	Renew
.store Viewing	Shopping & Retail	AED 30.44 / yr	AED 198.60 / 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
.shop	Shopping & Retail	AED 13.23 / yr	AED 132.39 / yr
.auction	Shopping & Retail	AED 128.44 / yr	AED 128.44 / yr
.baby	Shopping & Retail	AED 19.22 / yr	AED 227.98 / yr
.beauty	Shopping & Retail	AED 19.22 / yr	AED 65.91 / yr

Frequently Asked Questions About .store Domains

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

You can register a .store domain in the UAE with HostCry for AED 30.44 for 1 year. The standard renewal price is AED 198.60 per 1 year, and transferring an existing .store domain to HostCry costs AED 198.60 (which includes a renewal extension). All prices are displayed transparently in AED.

The .store domain extension is a Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) widely used by online retail stores, Shopify/WooCommerce shops, and D2C merchandise brands. Because it is memorable and industry-relevant, businesses and individuals register .store domains for primary websites, product launches, custom email addresses, and defensive brand protection.

Most .store 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.