Abu Dhabi · UAE

Power of Attorney in Abu Dhabi

ADJD notary · Bilingual drafting · MOFA attestation · Residents & overseas clients

A Power of Attorney in Abu Dhabi is notarised through the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD). The legal framework is the UAE Civil Transactions Law, but the appointment system, fees and process differ from Dubai. We handle the full cycle — drafting in bilingual English-Arabic, booking your ADJD notary slot, and arranging MOFA attestation if your POA was executed abroad.

Power of Attorney Services in Abu Dhabi

We cover every type of POA in Abu Dhabi: General, Special, Property, Banking, Court and Business / Corporate Powers of Attorney — each drafted to the standard the receiving authority expects.

How to Get a Power of Attorney in Abu Dhabi

To get a POA in Abu Dhabi: (1) we draft the bilingual POA for your specific purpose; (2) you review and approve it; (3) the principal attends the ADJD Notary Public with original Emirates ID and passport; (4) the notarised POA is issued. Overseas clients follow the embassy and MOFA attestation route instead — we coordinate every step.

Special Power of Attorney in Abu Dhabi

A Special Power of Attorney in Abu Dhabi limits the agent's authority to one defined act — selling a specific property, representing you in a specific court case, or operating a specific bank account. Special POAs are preferred when you want tight control over what the agent can do.

Power of Attorney Attestation in Abu Dhabi

POAs made abroad for use in Abu Dhabi must complete the attestation chain — origin-country notary, foreign ministry, UAE Embassy, then MOFA UAE, with certified Arabic translation. We manage attestation for POAs from all countries, including the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi.

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In Abu Dhabi

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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Abu Dhabi 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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