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Power of Attorney in Dubai

Dubai Courts notary · Bilingual drafting · MOFA attestation

A Power of Attorney (POA) 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 affairs, or a Special POA limited to a property sale, banking, or court representation, every POA used inside Dubai must be in Arabic (or bilingual) and notarised by an authorised notary.

POA Services We Handle in Dubai

Across Dubai, we cover every common Power of Attorney scenario — from property buyers abroad needing to sign at the Land Department, to families authorising a relative to manage banking and government affairs, to corporates issuing authority to a manager for trade-licence work.

  • General POA — wide authority across most legal matters.
  • Special POA — limited to a single transaction or task.
  • Property POA — sale, purchase, mortgage, lease.
  • Banking POA — account operations and signatory authority.
  • Court POA — representation in civil, labour, or family courts.
  • Business POA — trade licence, immigration, contracts.

The Dubai Notary Process — In Brief

The principal (the person granting authority) must appear in person at the notary public with original Emirates ID and passport. If you are abroad, the POA must instead be executed in front of a notary in your country, then attested by your country's foreign affairs, the UAE Embassy there, and MOFA UAE here.

Documents You'll Need

  • Original passport and Emirates ID of the principal
  • Passport copy of the agent (the person you're authorising)
  • Property title deed, trade licence, or other supporting document (depending on POA type)
  • Approved bilingual draft of the POA

Timeline & Cost

If you are in Dubai, drafting, translation and notarisation usually completes within one working day. From abroad, expect 1–3 weeks depending on your country's embassy attestation timeline. Message us for a fixed quote.

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In Dubai

POA services we handle locally

General Power of Attorney

Authorise someone to handle all your affairs — 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 signing a single contract.

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Property Power of Attorney

Buy, sell, mortgage or lease real estate in the UAE while you're abroad — through a POA accepted by 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.

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Business & Corporate POA

Authorise managers, sponsors or family members to sign trade-licence, immigration and contractual matters.

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POA Attestation & MOFA

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

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Dubai FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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

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

Does a POA need to be in Arabic?

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

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

Costs vary by emirate and POA type. Dubai Courts notary fees typically range from AED 220 to AED 2,000+ depending on the POA's monetary scope. Drafting and translation are separate. Send us your requirement on WhatsApp for an exact quote.

Can I make a POA 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 in that country, and finally by MOFA UAE once it arrives here. We coordinate the entire chain.

Can a Power of Attorney be revoked?

Yes. The principal can revoke a POA at any time by executing a Revocation Deed before a UAE notary and formally notifying the agent and any third parties relying on the POA (banks, DLD, courts, etc.). We handle revocations as well as new drafts.

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