.ac.ae Domain Prices — Compare 3 Registrars
.ac.ae is a second-level extension that sits directly under .ae and is run by Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA).
3 registrars we track sell it. First-year registration for .ac.ae starts at $55 and goes up to $127.99.
Labels of this kind are commonly limited to eligible bodies, so confirm you qualify before comparing prices.
All 3 registrars
The 3 cheapest .ac.ae registrars to keep for 3 years
Renewals included. Prices updated 1 hour ago.
| Registrar | Register | Renew | Transfer | WHOIS privacy | 3-year | Payment | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Cheapest to keep
AEserver
|
$55.00 | $55.00 | — | Unknown | $165.00 | Register → | |
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Runner-up
Domgate
|
$89.61 | $89.61 | $89.61 | Unknown | $268.83 | Register → | |
|
Third
NiceNIC
|
$127.99 | $127.99 | — | Unknown | $383.97 | Register → |
Cheapest renewal over time
What will a .ac.ae domain really cost over 3 or 5 years?
AEserver has the lowest cost for .ac.ae over both 3 years ($165.00) and 5 years ($275.00).
Is the cheapest first year the best deal?
Yes. AEserver is cheapest to start ($55.00) and still cheapest after 3 years ($165.00).
Transfer terms for .ac.ae
The transfer prices in the table are what registrars list. Whether a transfer of a .ac.ae domain is free or paid, and whether it adds registration time, is not confirmed here and depends on the extension and the registrar.
Bottom line
AEserver, $165.00 for 3 years, is the lowest we found.
A name registered under .ac.ae takes the form example.ac.ae, with ac sitting between your own name and .ae. Under most registries the ac label points to academic institutions, though the registry decides what is actually allowed.
Technical details
| Type | Under .ae · Countries |
| Registry | Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) |
| WHOIS server | whois.aeda.net.ae |
| Domain level | Second-level domain |
| IDN / punycode | No |
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.ac.ae questions
What should you know about .ac.ae?
.ac.ae is a second-level extension under .ae. It is run by Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA).
How many registrars sell .ac.ae?
Only 3 of the registrars we track sell .ac.ae, so there is less choice than with common extensions.
Where is .ac.ae cheapest to keep for 3 years?
AEserver is the cheapest for .ac.ae over 3 years at $165.00. Domgate ($268.83) and NiceNIC ($383.97) follow.
Is DNSSEC available for .ac.ae?
No. DNSSEC is not currently available for .ac.ae.
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