What power of attorney is needed to purchase a new property in Dubai?

  • The power of attorney should be detailed, specifying exactly what actions the attorney can take on behalf of the buyer, including negotiating terms, signing contracts, making payments, and any other actions related to the purchase of the property.
  • The power of attorney must be approved and certified by a notary public. If the document is drawn up outside the UAE, an apostille (confirmation of the document’s compliance with international law) may also be required in accordance with the Hague Convention for the document to be recognized in Dubai.
  • If the original power of attorney is in a language other than Arabic, it must be translated into Arabic by a certified sworn translator. This translation must also be notarized.
  • In some cases, especially when the power of attorney relates to real estate transactions, you may be required to register the document with the relevant Dubai authority
  • The document should clearly identify the attorney, including his full personal information and contact information.