POA for a Property Sale in Dubai: What You Need

Why a special POA is usually the right choice

For a property sale specifically, a special POA: limited to that one transaction, is generally preferable to a general POA, since it grants your attorney only the authority needed to complete the sale, and nothing more. That keeps things simple, cheaper, and safer for both sides. See our broader explainer on Power of Attorney in the UAE for the general vs special distinction.

What the POA needs to authorise

• Signing the sale and purchase agreement
• Completing the transfer at the relevant land department
• Receiving or handling sale proceeds, if you want this included
• Liaising with the buyer, agent or developer as needed

Being specific about exactly what your attorney can and cannot do protects you and makes the notary's job easier.

Documents you'll need

• Passport and Emirates ID of both the seller (principal) and attorney
• Property title deed details
• Confirmation of exactly what powers you're granting

If you're outside the UAE when signing

If you can't be in the UAE to sign in person, the notary's online notarisation service may be an option, we'll confirm what applies to your case. If you also need the POA to be recognised by an authority outside the UAE (for example, to satisfy a bank abroad), that requires the additional attestation process covered in giving Power of Attorney from outside the UAE.

Cost and turnaround

DocuGulf's all-in service fee for a standard notarised POA starts from AED 690, typically taking 1–2 days, with notary fees always shown separately at cost. Market rates for drafting alone run AED 200–1,000 plus notary fees of around AED 220 per signature.

Key takeaways

A note on scope: DocuGulf is a documentation facilitation service. All kinds of work is performed by licensed notaries, translators and approved typing centres. Reach us at info@docugulf.com or +971 58 569 3628.