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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Power of Attorney in the UAE — Drafted, Notarised, Attested.
Bilingual drafting · Notary appointments · MOFA attestation · Same-day options across all 7 emirates
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A Power of Attorney in the UAE (known as a Wakala in Arabic) lets you authorise a trusted person to act on your behalf — whether you are buying property in Dubai from overseas, opening a bank account in Abu Dhabi, managing a company in Sharjah, or handling family matters while you travel. Getting the POA drafted correctly and notarised the first time saves weeks of rejected paperwork. We coordinate the full process: bilingual drafting, certified Arabic translation, notary appointments and MOFA attestation — for residents and for clients abroad.
What we handle
Every type of Power of Attorney in the UAE, drafted to the standard that gets it accepted.
From a one-page Special POA for a court date to a full Property POA accepted by the DLD and ADM — we draft every Power of Attorney to the exact wording the receiving UAE authority expects, so nothing comes back for re-doing.
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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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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Open accounts, sign cheques, manage transfers and close accounts on behalf of the principal at UAE banks.
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Authorise managers, partners or family members to sign trade-licence, immigration and contractual matters for your UAE company.
Learn morePOA 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.
Learn morePower of Attorney by emirate
Power of Attorney services across the UAE — Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah & beyond.
Each emirate has its own notary system and requirements. We handle Powers of Attorney in all seven.
Local guide
Dubai
POA drafting, notary & attestation in Dubai.
Local guideAbu Dhabi
POA drafting, notary & attestation in Abu Dhabi.
Local guideSharjah
POA drafting, notary & attestation in Sharjah.
Local guideAjman
POA drafting, notary & attestation in Ajman.
Pillar guideThe UAE Guide
Types, costs, timelines, attestation — read the full guide.
How it works
How to get a Power of Attorney in the UAE — four steps, mostly on WhatsApp.
You stay in control. We handle the drafting, translation and notary coordination.
Tell us on WhatsApp
Share the emirate, the type of POA, and a one-line description of what the agent needs to do.
Fixed quote & draft
You get a quote in minutes. Once approved, we send the bilingual draft for your review.
Notary booking
We book your Dubai Courts / ADJD / Sharjah Courts slot — or coordinate embassy + MOFA if you're abroad.
Document delivered
Notarised originals couriered to you (UAE) or attested copies sent by tracked post (international).
What clients say
Quick, clear and done.
★★★★★
Needed a property POA urgently while my buyer was waiting at DLD. They drafted, translated and got me a notary slot the same morning. Lifesaver.
Ahmed K.
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I live in London and needed to sell my Dubai apartment. They walked me through UK notary, embassy and MOFA over WhatsApp. Done in two weeks.
Priya S.
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Quick response on WhatsApp, clear pricing, and the ADJD appointment was already booked when I arrived. Recommended.
Mohammed R.
Common questions
Power of Attorney in the UAE — 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.