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Shared hosting with free SSL and backups. Enough for a company site, a blog or a small shop.
RM1.01 / monthRenews at the same price · +VAT 5% where applicable
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Buyer’s guide · UAE
How to choose the best web hosting in the UAE
The cheapest headline price is rarely the cheapest hosting. Here is what to check before you buy, how we compare with what large international hosts typically offer, and which of our plans fits each need.
What to compare before you buy
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The renewal price, not just the first payment
Many hosts advertise a low introductory price and renew at a much higher one. Look for the renewal price next to the plan, in writing, before you pay.
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Where the server actually is
Speed for visitors in the Gulf depends on the datacenter location. A host should tell you where each plan runs and let you test it.
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How you reach support, and when
Check the channels (ticket, phone, WhatsApp) and the hours in Gulf time. A chatbot that hands you to a queue at 3am is not 24/7 support.
- 4
Invoices and currency
If you pay in dirhams, AED pricing avoids conversion fees on your card. Check that invoices show your company details and VAT where it applies.
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Backups and restores
Ask how often backups run, how long they are kept, and whether restoring one costs extra.
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Moving in and moving out
A good host moves your existing site for you, and lets you take your data with you if you ever leave.
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Room to grow
Check that you can move from shared hosting to a VPS or dedicated server with the same company when traffic grows.
Globalhostia and typical big providers
A general comparison with what large international hosting companies typically offer. Individual providers and plans differ, so always check the terms of the plan you buy.
| What to check | Globalhostia | Typical big providers |
|---|---|---|
| Renewal price | Same as your current price for the billing period (price-lock) | Low introductory price; renewal is often higher |
| Money-back | 30-day money-back on shared hosting | Varies; setup or domain fees are often excluded |
| Website migration | Free, done by our engineers | Often a paid service or a plugin you run yourself |
| Support | 24/7 engineers by ticket and WhatsApp | Chat or ticket queue; phone support may cost extra |
| Company | Based in Dubai, on Gulf time | Often based outside the region |
| Currency | Prices and invoices in AED or USD | Often USD only, with card conversion fees |
| Payment | Card or crypto | Card, sometimes other wallets |
| Server location | Shown for every plan, with a browser speed test | Sometimes chosen for you |
Our picks by need
The lowest-priced plan in each family, with its live price. Every plan can be upgraded later.
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Choosing hosting in the UAE: questions
The best host for you is the one with a fair renewal price, servers close to your visitors, support you can reach in Gulf hours and an easy way to upgrade. Use the checklist on this page to compare any provider, including us.
Not always. What matters is the round-trip time to your visitors and the reliability of the datacenter. Test the options from your own browser, and use a CDN if your audience is spread across countries.
A small business website usually fits shared hosting; busy stores and apps need a VPS. Compare the renewal price over two or three years, not only the first payment.
VAT applies where the law requires it. We add VAT 5% where applicable and show it in the order form before you pay.
Yes. With a free migration our engineers copy your site to the new server, test it and only then switch DNS, so visitors never see an outage.