The basics
What is a Power of Attorney in Dubai?
A Power of Attorney (POA), or Tawkeel (توكيل) in Arabic, is a notarized legal document that lets one person act for another in named legal, financial, property, or administrative matters. It is governed by Federal Law No. 5 of 1985 (the UAE Civil Transactions Law), Articles 930 to 959.
Every POA names a Principal (Muwakkil) who grants the authority and an Agent, or attorney-in-fact (Wakeel), who acts on it. A POA is not a transfer of ownership. Your agent acts only inside the written scope, and any action beyond it can be challenged and reversed.
Once notarized by the Dubai Courts Notary Public or a licensed private notary, the document carries a QR verification barcode so any authority can confirm it is genuine. UAE law is strict on one point: if a power is not written down, the agent cannot assume it.
Why drafting matters: a POA accepted by the DLD can still be refused by your bank if the financial clause is missing. We draft each POA against the exact requirements of the body that will receive it.
Do you need one?
When do you need a Power of Attorney in Dubai?
You need a POA whenever a formal matter requires your signature or presence and you cannot give it in person.
You own Dubai property but are abroad when a sale, lease, or registration must be signed.
You travel often and do not want your business, banking, or visa work to stall while away.
You run a UAE company and need a partner or manager to sign and deal with authorities.
You are party to a court case in Dubai and cannot attend the hearings.
You want a trusted person to make medical or guardianship decisions if you are incapacitated.
You split time between the UAE and another country and want cover against being stuck.
Choose the right one
Types of Power of Attorney in Dubai
UAE law recognises two legal categories, General and Special. Every purpose below is drafted as one of these.
Broad authority
General POA
One document covering several areas at once: property, business, banking, government filings, and legal representation. Best for expats abroad managing all their UAE affairs.
| Duration | Up to 3 years from notarization |
| Risk | Higher. Always set an expiry and revocation clause |
| Best for | Full management while overseas |
Single task
Special POA
Authorises one specific task. When it is done, the authority ends automatically. The DLD, courts, and banks prefer it because the scope is clear and limited.
| Duration | Until the task is done, or a set date |
| Risk | Lower. Tightly scoped to one purpose |
| Best for | A property sale, court case, or vehicle transfer |
Property POA
Buy, sell, lease, register the Oqood, and collect rent through the DLD and Ejari. The 2026 rule: sale proceeds clear to the owner’s own UAE account.
Business POA
Sign contracts, renew the trade licence, open accounts, and represent the company before the DET, MOHRE, and free zones. Backed by the MOA and a board resolution.
Vehicle POA
Register, transfer, sell, or export a vehicle at the RTA. A Special POA tied to one named vehicle, and one of the easiest to notarize online.
Litigation POA
Appoint a licensed UAE advocate to file and appear for you in the Dubai Courts. For a non-lawyer agent, a fourth-degree relative only, valid up to 5 years.
Medical & Guardianship POA
Authorise healthcare and end-of-life decisions, or appoint a temporary guardian for your children. Must be specific and accepted by DHA and SEHA hospitals.
Banking & Financial POA
Operate accounts, sign cheques, manage loans, and file VAT with the FTA. Banks reject generic wording, so financial powers must be named clearly.
How it works
How to get a Power of Attorney in Dubai
Seven steps. We handle the drafting, translation, and notary booking. You confirm and sign.
1. Determine the correct POA
Decide whether you need a General or Special POA, and for which purpose. Getting this wrong is the most common reason a POA is rejected at the counter.
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2. Draft the POA
Full names, passport and Emirates ID, an itemised list of powers, governing law, jurisdiction, and duration and revocation clauses. No generic templates.
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3. Gather documents
Originals and copies for both parties, plus anything the purpose needs, such as a title deed for property or a trade licence and MOA for a company.
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4. Translate into Arabic
A bilingual Arabic and English layout, certified by a Ministry of Justice-accredited translator before notarization.
Included in the AED 1,250 package
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5. Notarize, in person or online
At the Dubai Courts, through a private notary advocate, or remotely via Dubai eNotary or MOJ using UAE Pass video verification.
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6. Attest via MOFAIC, if needed
Required when used abroad, when a foreign POA is used in the UAE, or for many government and banking submissions.
AED 150 per document
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7. Use the POA
Submit it with your agent’s ID. The DLD, banks, and courts verify it through the Dubai Courts system before any agent-led action.
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Remote
Can you get a Power of Attorney online in Dubai?
Yes. Dubai was among the first jurisdictions in the region to offer fully remote notarization, via Dubai eNotary and the federal MOJ platform.
When online works
- General POAs for personal and admin matters
- Special POAs for business and vehicles
- Corporate POAs with the DET and free zones
- Banking delegations and property management
When you still go in person
- Property sale & title deed transfers
- Marriage and divorce POAs
- Courts that require original ink signatures
- Complex multi-party corporate POAs
The process
Upload the draft and ID, verify identity via UAE Pass on video, and sign digitally.
Eligibility
Most personal, business, vehicle, and banking POAs qualify for remote signing.
Benefits
Sign from anywhere, skip the queue, and get a digitally verifiable document the same day.
Timelines
Same day to two business days, depending on review and notary availability.
What to prepare
Documents required for a POA in Dubai
Both parties provide valid ID, plus supporting documents for the purpose. The principal must be 18 years old and of sound mind.
UAE residents
- Original passport, principal & agent
- Emirates ID, both parties
- Residence visa copy if not on the Emirates ID
Non-residents
- Original passport, principal & agent
- Visit visa or entry stamp where relevant
- Home-country ID for attestation abroad
Property transactions
- Title deed for the property
- Owner’s UAE bank account details for a sale (2026 DLD rule)
Business transactions
- Valid UAE trade licence
- RTA vehicle card for a Vehicle POA
Corporate POAs
- MOA and Articles of Association
- Board or shareholder resolution
- Certificate of Incorporation or Incumbency (foreign companies)
- Passports of all named signatories
From outside the UAE
Power of Attorney for non-residents
Two routes: the full attestation chain through your home country, or remote notarization via Dubai eNotary, which skips the embassy and is almost always faster.
India → Dubai
Indian POA
- Draft with a UAE-familiar lawyer
- Notarize before an Indian Notary Public
- State Home Department / HRD
- MEA apostille or attestation
- UAE Embassy attestation in India
- MOFAIC in Dubai + Arabic translation
Typical: 10 – 21 days
UK → Dubai
UK POA
- Sign before a UK solicitor or notary
- FCDO authentication
- UAE Embassy attestation in London
- MOFAIC attestation in Dubai
- Certified Arabic translation
Typical: 5 – 14 days
USA → Dubai
US POA
- Notarize before a US Notary Public
- Apostille from the Secretary of State
- UAE Embassy attestation (DC, NY, Houston)
- MOFAIC attestation in Dubai
- Certified Arabic translation
Typical: 7 – 21 days
Attestation & translation: a foreign POA is recognised only after the full chain, and every foreign POA must be translated into Arabic by a UAE-licensed legal translator after attestation. Submit the attested original and the certified Arabic translation together.
Duration
How long is a Power of Attorney valid?
A POA cannot be extended. When it expires you draft and notarize a new one, so renew before the old one lapses.
| POA type | Maximum validity | Rule |
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| General POA | 3 years | Dubai Courts, all 7 Emirates |
| Property Sale POA | 2 years | Dubai Land Department |
| Property Purchase POA | Up to 5 years | Dubai Land Department |
| Property Management POA | Up to 3 years | Dubai Land Department |
| Litigation POA | Up to 5 years | Dubai Courts |
| Abu Dhabi (most types) | 3 years | ADJD |
Attestation Common trap: issue a Property Sale POA in January 2024, complete the sale in February 2026, and the POA has expired. The DLD rejects it and you need a new one before closing.
Transparent pricing
Power of Attorney Dubai cost
One standard, all-in price for an online POA. No line-by-line surprises at the notary counter.
Online Notarization · UAE Resident
AED 1,250
All-in. Government fees included.
- POA drafting in English
- Certified legal translation of the draft into Arabic
- E-notarization fee, with government fees included
- 1 UAE resident as principal and 1 attorney included
- 1 asset included, for Specific POAs only
What this covers
The AED 1,250 package is a complete Specific (Special) POA for a UAE resident: drafted, translated, and e-notarized end to end. You sign remotely and we handle the rest, with the document accepted by the DLD, banks, and the Dubai Courts.
Quoted separately when needed
- Additional principal or attorney
- Extra assets on a Specific POA
- General POA covering multiple matters
- MOFAIC attestation or overseas legalisation
- In-person notarization for property sale and court POAs
How long does it take to get a POA in Dubai?
Standard processing
Dubai Courts: 1–3 business days. A private advocate can finish in 2–4 hours for urgent matters.
Online processing
Dubai eNotary: same day to 2 business days. Most resident POAs are ready in 24–48 hours.
Overseas applications
Full attestation chain: 7–21 days, depending on the country and courier time.
Common delays
Mismatched ID, an English-only draft, vague scope wording, or a skipped attestation step. We pre-check all of these.
Why Juriszone
POA Services by Juriszone
End-to-end Power of Attorney services for individuals, expats, investors, and businesses across the UAE.
Experienced legal professionals
UAE-licensed consultants who know what each authority will and will not accept.
 drafting
No templates. Built against the exact requirements of the body that will receive it.
Online support
Remote notarization, certified Arabic translation, and attestation, all guided.
Property & business expertise
From a single-property sale POA to a multi-signatory corporate POA.
Fast turnaround
Standard POAs ready within 24 to 48 hours, with same-day options available.
Compliance-focused
Documents reflect current DLD rules, including the 2026 sale-proceeds requirement.
Contact us to get your Power of Attorney
Answers
Power of Attorney Dubai FAQs
You must be at least 18, of sound mind, and signing freely. The POA must name both parties with passport and Emirates ID, define the powers clearly, be in Arabic or bilingual, and be notarized by the Dubai Courts or a licensed notary.
Choose the right type, draft it with the correct clauses, translate it into Arabic, notarize it in person or via Dubai eNotary, attest it at MOFAIC if needed, then submit it to the receiving authority.
Yes. Dubai eNotary and the MOJ platform allow remote notarization by secure video using UAE Pass, with no office visit for most POA types.
A General POA lasts up to 3 years, a Property Sale POA up to 2 years, a Property Purchase POA up to 5 years, and a Litigation POA up to 5 years. A Special POA ends when its task is complete or on a set date.
Our online POA for a UAE resident is a flat AED 1,250, all-in, covering drafting, certified Arabic translation, and e-notarization with government fees. Additional agents or assets, a General POA, attestation, or in-person notarization are quoted separately.
It is a POA certified by the Dubai Courts Notary Public or a licensed private notary, carrying a QR verification barcode. Only a notarized POA is accepted by the DLD, banks, and courts.
Use a Special POA when delegating one defined task, such as selling a named property, handling a single court case, or transferring a vehicle. Its limited scope is why authorities prefer it.
At a Dubai Courts service centre, through a licensed private notary advocate, or online via Dubai eNotary or the MOJ platform.
Draft a Special Property POA that explicitly authorises the sale and DLD registration, translate it into Arabic, and notarize it in person, since property sale POAs require in-person notarization. Remember the 2026 rule: sale proceeds clear through the owner’s own UAE bank account.
Notarize a revocation letter, submit it to the notary that registered the original, and formally notify your agent and every third party that relied on it. An unrevoked POA stays valid even if you tell your agent verbally to stop.
Yes, after home-country notarization, government authentication, UAE Embassy attestation, MOFAIC attestation in Dubai, and certified Arabic translation. Remote notarization via Dubai eNotary is the simpler alternative for most countries.
Yes. POAs notarized by the Dubai Courts must be in Arabic or in a bilingual Arabic and English layout. An English-only document is not accepted.
Yes, if it names the bank and the specific financial powers granted. Compliance teams often reject generic financial clauses, so the wording must match the bank’s requirements.
A General POA gives broad authority across several areas for up to 3 years. A Special POA is limited to one defined task and ends when that task is done.
Both are legally valid and recognised by UAE authorities. Online via Dubai eNotary suits most POAs. In person is still required for property sale, court, and marriage or divorce POAs.
A POA is a notarized legal instrument enforceable before courts and government bodies. A simple authorisation letter is not notarized and carries no legal weight for property, banking, or court matters.
You can, but it will almost certainly be rejected. Free templates, especially those built for other countries, do not meet Dubai Courts formatting or the clause language authorities require. A rejected POA on transfer day costs far more than professional drafting.
Yes. Agents can act jointly (all sign together) or severally (any one acts alone). State which clearly, because it changes how every authority processes a request.
A private notary advocate can finish in 2 to 4 hours, the Dubai Courts in 1 to 3 business days, and Dubai eNotary from same day to 2 business days. Overseas POAs with full attestation take 7 to 21 days.
A UK POA is governed by UK law and is not valid in Dubai until it is attested through the FCDO and the UAE Embassy, attested by MOFAIC, and translated into Arabic. A UAE POA is notarized directly under UAE law.
Get the right POA for your Dubai assets
Tell us what you need handled. We decide the clauses, draft it, translate it, and have it notarized, fast. Online POA for UAE residents is a flat AED 1,250, all-in.