Register .ae for 1 to 5 years. Names can use letters, numbers and hyphens, from 2 to 63 characters, and cannot start or end with a hyphen. Only ASCII names are accepted. No documents are needed for a .ae name. Some third level names like .gov.ae or .ac.ae have their own rules.
Country-code TLD / United Arab Emirates
.AE domain
.AE domain
in Pakistan.
Quick answer
.ae is a country-code TLD for businesses selling to or trading with the UAE. Since 2008 anyone in the world can register a .ae name. No UAE address or trade licence is needed for a plain .ae name. You can register it from Pakistan with DomainWalay, pay in PKR, and manage DNS from one panel. Minimum term is 1 year, and a 60 day transfer lock applies after registration. Registration costs Rs 14,500 per year in PKR.
1 yrMIN TERM
60 daysTRANSFER LOCK
YesAUTH CODE
NoWHOIS PRIVACY
TypeCountry-code TLD
Registry.aeDA (TDRA)
RegionUnited Arab Emirates
Best forBusinesses selling to or trading with the UAE
Term1 to 5 years
Transfer time5 to 7 days
DNSSECNot offered
Dispute policyaeDRP (UAE Dispute Resolution Policy)
01 / Overview
What is .ae?
.ae is the official internet extension for United Arab Emirates. A quick fact: The .aeDA opened .ae names to the whole world in 2008. Before that only UAE based entities could register.
Anyone in Pakistan can own .ae. Since 2008 anyone in the world can register a .ae name. No UAE address or trade licence is needed for a plain .ae name. Registration is instant once payment clears.
Here is how it looks in real life. A Sialkot exporter who ships goods to Dubai buyers can run a .ae site so Gulf clients see a UAE facing brand.
Terms run from 1 to 5 years. Longer terms lock in the price and avoid yearly reminders. Expired names can usually be restored within 30 days at a higher fee.
Moving .ae to DomainWalay is simple. Unlock the domain at your current provider, get the auth code (also called EPP code), and start the transfer here. New registrations and recent transfers have a 60 day lock. Most transfers finish in 5 to 7 days.
Who uses .ae in Pakistan
02 / Requirements checklist
What you need to register .ae
✓Who can registerSince 2008 anyone in the world can register a .ae name. No UAE address or trade licence is needed for a plain .ae name.
✓DocumentsNo documents are needed for a .ae name. Some third level names like .gov.ae or .ac.ae have their own rules.
✓Minimum term1 year
✓Maximum term5 years
✓Name length2 to 63 characters
✓Contact detailsA working email and phone number for the registrant
✓PaymentPKR by bank transfer, JazzCash, EasyPaisa or card
03 / Rules and lifecycleRegistration, renewal and
Full .AE policy terms →Registration, renewal and
transfer rules for .ae
Renew .ae any time before expiry. Auto renew is available in the client area. After expiry there is a grace period of about 30 days where renewal is still at the normal price, but the website may stop working. After that comes a redemption period of about 30 days with a higher restore fee. When all periods end, the name is released and anyone can register it.
Transfers of .ae need the domain to be unlocked and a valid auth code from the current registrar. A domain cannot move within 60 days of registration or a previous transfer. The registrant email must approve the request. Typical time is 5 to 7 days.
A .ae name goes through these stages: Active for the paid term, then Expired with a grace period of about 30 days, then Redemption for about 30 days, then Pending delete, then released.
The .ae registry does not offer DNSSEC signing at this time, so DS records cannot be added.
The .ae registry publishes some registrant data. Privacy protection is not available for this extension, so use a business address and email.
04 / Transfer to DomainWalay
Move your .ae in 5 to 7 days
Unlock the domainLog in at your current registrar and turn off the transfer lock.
Get the auth codeAsk the current registrar for the auth code, also called the EPP code. It comes by email or shows in the panel.
Start the transfer hereEnter your .ae name and the auth code on DomainWalay and pay the transfer fee. Most transfers add a year to the domain.
Approve the emailThe registrant email gets an approval link. Click it to speed things up.
Done in 5 to 7 daysThe domain shows in your DomainWalay client area. Update nameservers if needed.
05 / Complete the setup
Hosting and SSL,
Hosting and SSL,
same login.
Your DomainWalay account also works on HostingWalay and SSLWalay. Add hosting and a certificate for your new .ae without a second signup.
Host it on HostingWalayNVMe hosting from Rs 299 per month, cPanel, free migration, Pakistani support.
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Secure it with SSLWalayDV, OV and EV certificates from Rs 2,687 per year. Padlock and https for your .ae.
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Real life example
A Sialkot exporter who ships goods to Dubai buyers can run a .ae site so Gulf clients see a UAE facing brand.
08 / FAQ.ae questions,
.ae questions,
answered simply.
Still unsure? Message us on WhatsApp, we reply in Urdu or English.
Ask a questionWhat is .ae?
.ae is the official internet extension for United Arab Emirates. The .aeDA opened .ae names to the whole world in 2008. Before that only UAE based entities could register.
How much does a .ae domain cost in Pakistan?
At DomainWalay, .ae registration is Rs 14,500 per year and renewal is Rs 18,500 per year. Transfer is Rs 11,500. Prices are in PKR and include the registry fee. Bank transfer, JazzCash, EasyPaisa and cards are accepted.
Who can register .ae?
Since 2008 anyone in the world can register a .ae name. No UAE address or trade licence is needed for a plain .ae name. No documents are needed for a .ae name. Some third level names like .gov.ae or .ac.ae have their own rules.
Can I register .ae from Pakistan?
Yes. There is no country rule for .ae. Anyone in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad or any other city can register it and pay in PKR.
How do I transfer my .ae domain to DomainWalay?
Unlock the domain at your current registrar, get the auth code, and start the transfer here with that code. Domains registered or transferred in the last 60 days cannot move yet. It usually takes 5 to 7 days.
What happens if my .ae domain expires?
Renew it as soon as possible. There is a short grace period of about 30 days at the normal price. After that, a redemption period of about 30 days applies with a higher restore fee. Then the name is deleted and anyone can register it.
Is WHOIS privacy available for .ae?
The .ae registry publishes some registrant details, so full privacy is not available. Use a business address and a role email.
Which is better for a Pakistani business, .ae or .pk?
It depends on your audience. .ae suits businesses selling to or trading with the UAE. If your customers are mainly in Pakistan, pair it with .pk or .com.pk so you own both.
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