A property purchase power of attorney Dubai buyers use is a notarised document that lets your agent buy a property for you when you cannot be there. We draft your property purchase power of attorney Dubai papers in Arabic and English, and our in-house notary public notarises it in person, online or at your home. Name the property, the powers and the limits clearly, and the buyer's side runs smoothly.
WhatsApp or call +971 52 947 5935, 24/7, to start your property purchase power of attorney.
At a Glance: Property Purchase Power of Attorney Dubai
You are the principal. The person you trust to buy for you is the agent.
It is a special power of attorney: it names the property or the purchase and lists what the agent may do.
There is no general legal validity period. The term is whatever the document says.
Our in-house notary public at our Business Bay office notarises it. We also work online and by home visit.
You can cancel it later. Dubai Land Department lists revocation of a power of attorney as a free service.
Property Purchase Power of Attorney Requirements
A good purchase power of attorney is specific. A vague one is the most common reason a file is turned away. Decide these points before you sign:
- The agent's full name, nationality and Emirates ID or passport details.
- The property: building, unit number, community or plot, as far as you know it.
- The powers: negotiate, sign the sale contract, pay the price, receive the title documents, register the transfer.
- Any limit: a maximum price, a single purchase, or an end date.
Agency is covered by Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2025, which replaced the 1985 Civil Transactions Law from 1 June 2026. Agency sits in Articles 866 to 903, and general and special agency in Articles 869 to 871. You can read the law on the UAE Legislation portal. A purchase needs a special power of attorney, not a broad general one. Our guide to general and special power of attorney explains the difference.
Property Purchase Power of Attorney Documents Required
Bring these to your appointment:
Property Purchase Power of Attorney Documents Required
- Your passport, and your Emirates ID if you have one.
- The agent's passport or Emirates ID, or a clear copy.
- Property details: the sale offer, a reservation form or the title deed details, if you have them.
- Any company papers, if a company is the buyer.
If you are abroad, the document can be signed there and attested before 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, including the UAE embassy there, and then by MOFAIC in the UAE. Read our page on a power of attorney from abroad for the full chain.
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.
Property Purchase Power of Attorney Procedure
Send us the agent's details and the property details on WhatsApp.
We draft your power of attorney in Arabic and English and send it for your check.
You sign in front of our in-house notary public, in person, online or at your home.
Our in-house notary public notarises the document and we hand it to you.
If it will be used outside the notary step, we handle the attestation you need.
For a remote signing, the UAE Ministry of Justice also runs the E-Notary System. Our online power of attorney is a separate service from that system. See our page on the online notary to choose the route.
Property Purchase Power of Attorney Fees
Our price for a power of attorney of any type is from AED 1,500. Online is also from AED 1,500. Government fees are charged at cost and are separate. Attestation handling is from AED 150, and legal translation is from AED 50 per page.
The government side depends on the notary route:
| Route | Fee |
|---|---|
| Federal schedule, notarising a power of attorney | AED 100 per party |
| 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 |
| Dubai private notary, trip outside the place of work | AED 1,000 per trip |
The federal figures come from Cabinet Resolution No. 19 of 2024. The Dubai figures come from the Dubai Courts decision effective 2 January 2026. MOFAIC charges AED 150 for personal documents and AED 2,000 for commercial documents, and a general or commercial power of attorney counts as commercial. Home visits are quoted on request. Our full notary fee list shows more lines.
Property Purchase Power of Attorney Processing Time
Dubai Courts does not publish a processing time for notarial acts, and we do not promise one. The time depends on how ready your papers are, the notary route and whether an attestation is needed. Send the details early, tell us the date you need it, and we will tell you the next step.
Watch for
Mistakes to Avoid
- Leaving the powers vague, so the agent cannot sign the sale contract or receive the title documents.
- Choosing a general power of attorney when the purchase needs a special one.
- Misspelling a name or passport number, which makes the buyer's file fail a check.
- Signing before the appointment. Sign only in front of our in-house notary public.
- Forgetting that translation and attestation fees are separate from the notary fee.
How we help
How We Help With Your Property Purchase Power of Attorney Dubai
We draft your power of attorney in Arabic and English. Our in-house notary public notarises it, and we hand it to you. We offer in person, online and home visit notary public services in Dubai and the UAE, 24/7. For the wider picture, see our page on power of attorney for property and our guide to the property sale power of attorney.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a property purchase power of attorney cost?
Our price is from AED 1,500 for a power of attorney of any type. Government fees are charged at cost and are separate, for example AED 100 per party on the federal schedule. Translation, attestation and MOFAIC fees are also separate. Our power of attorney cost guide lists each line.
How long does a property purchase power of attorney take?
Dubai Courts does not publish a processing time for notarial acts. The time depends on your papers and on whether an attestation is needed. Tell us your date on WhatsApp and we will tell you the next step.
What documents are required for a property purchase power of attorney?
You need your passport or Emirates ID, the agent's passport or Emirates ID, and the property details. A company buyer also needs its company papers. Ask us if you are unsure about a document.
Can a property purchase power of attorney be done online?
Yes. We offer online power of attorney from AED 1,500, with signing in an online session in front of our in-house notary public. The UAE Ministry of Justice also runs its own E-Notary System for remote notarisation.
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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. WhatsApp: https://wa.me/971529475935
