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Property Power of Attorney in Dubai
A property power of attorney lets someone you trust sell, buy, transfer, lease or mortgage real estate in the UAE on your behalf. Our advocates draft it to the Dubai Land Department's current standards, in Arabic and English, so the transaction is not held up at registration.
- Drafted by a licensed UAE law firm
- Written to DLD standards
- Arabic and English
- From the UAE or abroad
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Preview only: this form does not send requests yet.What is a property power of attorney?
A property power of attorney is a notarized document in which a property owner or buyer, the principal, authorises another person, the attorney, to carry out named real estate transactions: selling, buying, transferring, leasing or mortgaging a specific property. In Dubai it must name each transaction expressly to be accepted by the Land Department.
When you need it
When you need a real estate power of attorney
Owners and investors usually need one in these situations.
Buying off-plan or ready property
Someone in the UAE signs the purchase documents and registers the property in your name.
Leasing and managing a property
Authorise someone to sign tenancy contracts, register Ejari and collect rent.
Mortgages and bank releases
Authorise someone to sign the mortgage, release it, or deal with the bank on your behalf.
Gifting or transferring to family
Transfer a property to a spouse, child or relative without attending yourself.
Developer and service charge matters
Let someone deal with the developer, handover, snagging and service charges.
Scope
What a property POA can authorise
Each power must be written out. These are the ones most often included.
- Sell the property and receive the price
- Buy a property and sign the purchase agreement
- Transfer ownership and sign before the trustee office
- Sign, renew and register tenancy contracts
- Collect rent and issue receipts
- Mortgage the property or release a mortgage
- Deal with the developer, handover and service charges
- Obtain no-objection certificates and title deeds
- Represent you before the Land Department and related authorities
We identify the property by its plot, unit and title deed number, and name each transaction, as the Dubai Land Department requires.
Documents
Documents needed for a property power of attorney
The owner (you)
- Emirates ID, or passport for non-residents
- Title deed or sale and purchase agreement
The attorney
- Emirates ID or passport of the person you authorise
- Their full name exactly as on their ID
The property
- Plot, building and unit number
- Mortgage details, if the property is financed
At the Land Department
- The original POA, not a scan or copy
- IDs that match the POA exactly
- A POA issued abroad less than two years old, fully attested and translated
How it works
How to get a property power of attorney in Dubai
- 01
Tell us about the property
Send the title deed and IDs on WhatsApp. An advocate confirms which transactions the POA must name.
- 02
We draft it to DLD standards
Arabic and English wording that names the property and each transaction expressly.
- 03
Sign before the notary
In person in the UAE, by video call where remote notarization is available, or at a UAE embassy abroad.
- 04
Your attorney completes the transaction
They present the original notarized POA at the trustee office or the Land Department.
Inside the UAE or abroad
Making a property POA from inside the UAE or from abroad
In the UAE
Sign before the notary
Sign before a notary public in person, or remotely by video call where the notary offers it. You need your Emirates ID or passport.
Outside the UAE
Sign where you live
A property POA signed abroad must be notarized there, legalised by the UAE embassy, attested by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and translated into Arabic. For Dubai property it must be under two years old when used.
How a POA from abroad worksBefore you sign
Check these before you sign a property power of attorney
- Name every transactionBroad wording such as 'full authority to manage property' is not accepted for a sale. Each act must be written out.
- Decide who receives the moneyYou can let the attorney receive the sale price, or require payment directly to your account.
- Use a special POA for a saleA general POA is rarely enough for real estate in Dubai. General vs special POA
- Check the datesA POA issued abroad must be under two years old when submitted in Dubai.
- Cancel it after the dealA POA stays valid until revoked or expired. How to cancel a POA
Why Al Kirbi
A property POA prepared by advocates, not a typing centre
- Written to the current DLD rulesWe follow the Land Department's 2025 standards, so your transaction is not stopped at registration.
- Protected if the deal goes wrongIf a sale or purchase turns into a dispute, the same firm can represent you in court.
- Confidential from the first messageYour property and identity documents are handled under legal professional confidentiality.
Property power of attorney: frequently asked questions
What does the Dubai Land Department require in a power of attorney?
The POA must name each transaction expressly, for example the sale of a specific property. Broad wording is not enough. The original document is required, and a POA issued abroad must be legalised, attested, translated into Arabic and under two years old.
Can I sell my Dubai property from abroad?
Yes. You sign a property POA where you live, have it attested, and your attorney completes the sale in Dubai. You can also use remote notarization where it is available. See power of attorney from abroad.
Can a general power of attorney be used to sell property?
In Dubai this is rarely accepted. The Land Department expects the sale to be named expressly, so a special property POA is the safe choice. See general and special POA.
Can my attorney receive the sale price?
Only if the POA says so. You can authorise the attorney to receive the price, or require the buyer to pay you directly.
How long is a property power of attorney valid?
A POA made in the UAE stays valid until it is revoked or its stated period ends. For Dubai property, a POA issued abroad must have been issued within the two years before it is submitted.
Can I cancel a property POA?
Yes, through the notary at any time before the transaction. See how to cancel a POA.
How much does a property POA cost?
Fees depend on the transactions covered and how it will be notarized. Send your request and we confirm a clear quote before any work starts.
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