General Power of Attorney in Dubai, UAE

Assign a broad range of powers to another individual to act on your behalf.

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About General POAs

With a general power of attorney in Dubai or elsewhere in the UAE, you can grant a broad range of powers to an individual to represent you and act on your behalf in various matters. A general power of attorney allows the individual (attorney/agent) to manage your affairs and make decisions during your absence in matters involving finances, legal proceedings, day-to-day business operations, etc.

Powers Granted Under a General POA*

  • Buying assets
  • Signing contracts and agreements
  • Representing before government bodies and third parties
  • Representing in legal affairs
  • Representing before utility service providers
  • Managing personal transactions
  • Please note that the list of powers is not exhaustive.

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An easy 3-step process to prepare your general power of attorney in Dubai

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Customized quotation as per your requirements

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Drafting and translation of your POA to Arabic

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Assistance with the in-person/online notarization

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Starting fromAED 1,198
AED 599

Documents Required*

The below-mentioned documents are required for preparing a general power of attorney in Dubai.

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  • Copies of the principal’s passport
  • Copies of the principal’s residence visa/ Emirates ID (if available)
  • Copies of the attorney’s passport
  • Copies of the attorney’s residence visa/ Emirates ID (if available)
  • Please note that other relevant documents may be required on a case-by-case basis.
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Your questions answered

Here are answers to the most commonly asked questions about General Power of Attorney.

A General Power of Attorney in Dubai is a legal document that allows a person (the principal) to grant broad legal authority to another person (the attorney-in-fact) to act on their behalf in financial, business, and legal matters.

A General Power of Attorney typically covers managing bank accounts, buying or selling property, handling company affairs, signing contracts, and representing the principal before government departments.

No. While you can set the duration, most General Powers of Attorney in the UAE are valid for a limited time commonly 1 or 2 years. However, it can be renewed or revoked at any time by the principal.

Yes, but many authorities, including the Dubai Land Department, may require a specifically worded Power of Attorney mentioning property sale rights, even if it’s a general one. In some cases, a Special Power of Attorney is preferred for property transactions.

Yes. A General Power of Attorney must be signed in the presence of a notary public in the UAE to be legally valid. For non-residents, it must be notarized in their home country and attested up to the UAE Embassy and Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Yes. The principal can revoke the General Power of Attorney at any time by issuing a notarized revocation notice and informing relevant parties to ensure it’s no longer used.

You can appoint any adult individual—such as a friend, relative, business partner, or legal representative as your attorney. The person must be at least 21 years old, mentally competent, and capable of understanding and carrying out the powers granted.