A Dubai Land Department power of attorney is a document that lets someone you trust deal with your property matters when you cannot be there. We draft your POA in Arabic and English, and our in-house notary public notarises it in person, online or on a home visit. The Land Department then relies on what the document says, so the wording matters more than the stamp.
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At a Glance
The POA must name the exact act, such as selling or mortgaging a property.
It is signed before a notary, who checks identity and applies the seal.
A notarised instrument in Dubai is in Arabic or comes with a certified Arabic translation.
There is no general legal validity period. The term is whatever the document says.
Revoking a POA through the Dubai Land Department is listed as a free service.
Special Power of Attorney for Property: Name the Act
The most common reason a property POA is refused is wording that is too general. Under Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2025, an agency in general terms gives the agent only acts of management (Article 871(1)). Any act beyond management and preservation needs a special agency that names the act. Article 870(1) lists donation, sale, settlement, mortgage and acknowledgment among them.
So a POA that only says "handle my property" will not carry a sale. It must say what the agent may sell, mortgage or sign. You can read the law on the UAE Legislation portal.
For the full guide, see our page on power of attorney for property in Dubai. If the property is rented out and you only need someone to run it, read power of attorney for property management. The difference between the two is covered on general and special power of attorney.
What to Bring
What to Bring
- Your passport or Emirates ID.
- The agent's full name and passport or Emirates ID details, exactly as written on the ID.
- The property details you want the POA to cover.
- A list of the acts the agent may do.
- If you sign for a company, the documents that show your authority to sign.
Send us your question
Tell us the document, who signs it and where it will be used. We reply with the route, the list of what to bring and your price.
Steps to Get the POA
Tell us the property, the agent and the acts.
We draft the POA and prepare the Arabic and English text.
You review it and fix any detail before you sign.
You sign before our in-house notary public, who checks your identity, capacity and consent and applies the seal.
You hand the notarised POA to your agent.
If you are abroad, you can also sign remotely. See power of attorney from abroad for use in the UAE. The UAE is not a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so a foreign document is attested in the issuing country and then by MOFAIC.
Dubai Land Department Power of Attorney Cost
Our service price and the government fee are separate lines. Our price for a Dubai Land Department power of attorney, like any other type, starts from AED 1,500.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Our POA service | from AED 1,500 |
| Notary fee, federal schedule | AED 100 per party |
| Notary fee, private notary on the federal schedule (up to 30% more) | AED 130 per party |
| Dubai private notary route | AED 100 per party registration plus AED 100 per signature |
| Home visit trip outside the notary's place of work, Dubai route | AED 1,000 per trip |
| MOFAIC attestation, personal document | AED 150 |
| MOFAIC attestation, commercial document | AED 2,000 |
| Legal translation | from AED 50 per page |
The federal fees come from Cabinet Resolution No. 19 of 2024. The Dubai route comes from a Dubai Courts decision effective 2 January 2026. A general or commercial POA counts as a commercial document for MOFAIC. Home visits are quoted on request.
For a line by line view, read power of attorney cost in Dubai.
Watch for
Mistakes to Avoid
- Wording too general for the act, such as a sale or mortgage.
- Leaving blank fields to fill in later.
- Spelling a name differently from the ID.
- Signing before the notary appointment.
- Using a foreign document without its attestation chain.
- Forgetting to cancel a POA you no longer want.
How to Revoke a Power of Attorney
An agency ends when the work is done, when its term expires, or on the death or loss of capacity of the principal or the agent (Article 897). The principal can also revoke it (Article 898). The Dubai Land Department lists a request for revocation of power of attorney as a free service. Our guide to cancelling a power of attorney in Dubai shows the steps.
How we help
How We Help
We have an in-house notary public at our Business Bay office. We offer in person, online and home visit notary public services in Dubai and the UAE, 24/7 by WhatsApp. Our power of attorney service in Dubai covers every type.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a special power of attorney in the UAE?
Our service starts from AED 1,500, and government fees are paid on top, at cost. The notary fee is AED 100 per party on the federal schedule, or AED 130 with the private notary addition. Home visits are quoted on request.
How do I get a special power of attorney in Dubai?
Tell us the act, the agent and the property. We draft it, you sign before our in-house notary public, and we hand you the notarised document. It must be in Arabic or come with a certified Arabic translation.
How much is a power of attorney?
It depends on the type and the route. Our price starts from AED 1,500 for any type, plus the government notary fee. Attestation and translation are separate.
Does a power of attorney expire?
There is no general legal validity period. The term is whatever the document says. Ask us to set a clear end date in the wording if you want one.
Can I cancel a POA at the Dubai Land Department?
Yes, the Dubai Land Department lists POA revocation as a free service. Use it when you no longer want the agent to act for you. Read our guide on how to cancel a power of attorney.
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Next step
Next Step
WhatsApp or call +971 52 947 5935, 24/7, or email support@notarypublicindubai.com. Tell us the document and where it will be used, and our in-house notary public team will tell you the next step. You can also message us on WhatsApp.
