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Power of Attorney in Dubai

Dubai Courts notary · Bilingual drafting · MOFA attestation · Clear, fixed pricing

A Power of Attorney in Dubai is governed by the UAE Civil Transactions Law (Federal Law No. 5 of 1985) and is registered through the Dubai Courts Notary Public. Whether you need a General POA to manage all your affairs, or a Special POA limited to a property sale, banking or court representation, every Power of Attorney used inside Dubai must be in Arabic (or bilingual English-Arabic) and notarised by an authorised notary. We handle the entire process — drafting, certified translation, and your Dubai Courts notary appointment.

Power of Attorney Services in Dubai

We draft and arrange notarisation for every type of Power of Attorney in Dubai:

  • General Power of Attorney Dubai — broad authority across legal, financial and administrative matters.
  • Special Power of Attorney Dubai — limited to one defined task or transaction.
  • Property Power of Attorney — to buy, sell, mortgage or lease real estate, accepted by the Dubai Land Department (DLD).
  • Banking Power of Attorney — to operate Dubai bank accounts.
  • Court Power of Attorney — for representation at the Dubai Courts.
  • Business Power of Attorney — for trade licence, immigration and corporate matters.

How to Get a Power of Attorney in Dubai

The process to get a POA in Dubai is straightforward when prepared correctly: (1) tell us what the POA is for and we draft it in bilingual English-Arabic; (2) you review and approve; (3) the principal attends the Dubai Courts Notary Public — or a private notary — with original Emirates ID and passport; (4) the notarised POA is issued, often the same working day. If you are abroad, we coordinate UAE Embassy and MOFA attestation instead.

Power of Attorney Dubai Cost

The cost of a Power of Attorney in Dubai has three parts: drafting, certified Arabic translation, and the Dubai Courts notary fee. The notary fee is set by Dubai Courts and depends on the POA type — a general POA carries a fixed fee, while a property-related POA may be calculated on value. For an exact, fixed quote covering all three, send us a WhatsApp message describing what you need.

Power of Attorney Attestation in Dubai

If your POA was made outside the UAE, it must be attested before it can be used in Dubai: notarised in the origin country, attested by that country's foreign ministry, attested by the UAE Embassy there, then legalised by MOFA in the UAE, with a certified Arabic translation. We coordinate the full attestation chain — including POAs from the Indian Embassy and Consulate.

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POA services we handle locally

General Power of Attorney

Authorise a trusted person to handle all your affairs in the UAE — property, banking, business and government dealings — under one document.

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Special Power of Attorney

Limit authority to one task — selling a property, attending a court date, or operating a single bank account in the UAE.

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Property Power of Attorney

Buy, sell, mortgage or lease real estate in the UAE while you are abroad — through a POA accepted by the DLD and ADM.

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Banking Power of Attorney

Open accounts, sign cheques, manage transfers and close accounts on behalf of the principal at UAE banks.

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Business & Corporate POA

Authorise managers, partners or family members to sign trade-licence, immigration and contractual matters for your UAE company.

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POA Attestation & MOFA

Attest a POA made overseas so it is legally valid in the UAE — from your country's notary to UAE Embassy to MOFA.

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Dubai FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is a Power of Attorney in the UAE?

A Power of Attorney (POA), or Wakala in Arabic, is a legal document in which one person (the principal) authorises another (the agent) to act on their behalf in defined legal, financial or administrative matters. To be valid in the UAE, a POA must be in Arabic or bilingual English-Arabic and notarised by an authorised Notary Public.

How long does it take to get a Power of Attorney in the UAE?

If you are in the UAE with valid Emirates ID and passport, a POA can usually be drafted, translated, notarised and ready the same or next working day. POAs prepared overseas take longer because of the attestation chain — typically 1–3 weeks depending on your country.

Does a Power of Attorney need to be in Arabic?

Yes. Any POA used inside the UAE must be in Arabic or bilingual English-Arabic, and the Arabic version is the legally binding text. We provide certified legal translation as part of the drafting service.

How much does a Power of Attorney cost in the UAE?

Cost varies by emirate and POA type. It has three parts: drafting, certified Arabic translation, and the government notary fee. A general POA carries a fixed notary fee, while a property-related POA may be calculated on value. Send us your requirement on WhatsApp for an exact quote.

Can I make a Power of Attorney from abroad without flying to the UAE?

Yes. The POA must be signed before a notary in your country, then attested by your country's foreign affairs ministry, then by the UAE Embassy there, and finally legalised by MOFA in the UAE. We coordinate the entire chain.

How long is a Power of Attorney valid in the UAE?

A UAE POA generally stays valid until it is revoked by the principal, until its purpose is completed, or until the principal passes away. Some banks and authorities prefer a POA issued within the last 1–2 years, and a POA can also state its own expiry date.

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