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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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What Is a General Power of Attorney in the UAE?

A General Power of Attorney (GPA) gives the agent — the wakil — broad authority to act on the principal's behalf across most legal, financial and administrative matters in the UAE. It is commonly used when a UAE resident travels abroad for an extended period, or when an expat overseas wants a trusted person in the UAE to manage everything from utilities and tenancy to property and government paperwork.

When to Use a General POA

Choose a General Power of Attorney when you need someone to handle a wide, open-ended range of matters and listing every individual act would be impractical. If you only need one specific task done, a Special Power of Attorney gives you tighter control.

How We Help

We draft your General POA in bilingual English-Arabic to the standard UAE notaries and authorities expect, provide certified Arabic translation, and arrange your notary appointment in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman or any emirate. For clients abroad, we coordinate UAE Embassy and MOFA attestation.

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FAQ

Common 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.

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