What are the UAE property sale legal requirements when selling through a Power of Attorney?

The sale must be conducted under a valid, notarised Power of Attorney that expressly authorises property sale, identifies the specific property, and remains effective at the time of registration. The document must be accepted by the Dubai Land Department and comply with applicable notarisation and language requirements.

How does power of attorney drafting in the UAE differ for real estate transactions?

For real estate, the Power of Attorney must be property-specific and transaction-specific. General or broadly worded authorisations are not sufficient. The draft must clearly grant the right to sell the identified property and to complete registration procedures.

Is attestation for POA in the UAE mandatory for property sale purposes?

Yes. If the Power of Attorney is issued outside the UAE, it must be fully legalised and attested through the required consular and Ministry of Foreign Affairs procedures before it can be used for property sale in Dubai.

Is remote notarisation in Dubai accepted for a property sale Power of Attorney?

Yes. Remote notarisation conducted through authorised UAE Notary Public channels is legally valid and accepted, provided all procedural requirements are met, and the document is issued through the official system.

Why does the Dubai Land Department require a specific POA for property sale transactions?

The DLD requires a specific Power of Attorney to ensure that the agent’s authority is explicit, limited, and directly linked to the identified property, reducing legal risk and preventing unauthorised disposition of real estate.

Can a Power of Attorney be used for an expatriate or overseas owner's property sale?

Yes. Overseas and expatriate owners may sell property through a Power of Attorney, provided the document is properly notarised, legalised if issued abroad, and compliant with the DLD requirements at the time of registration.

What limitations apply to seller authorisation granted under a property sale POA?

The agent may act only within the exact powers stated in the Power of Attorney. Any action outside the defined scope, property, or validity period has no legal effect and will not be accepted for registration.

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Legally Compliant POA Services for Property Sale in the UAE

EGSH is an officially authorised government services centre, providing drafting and notarisation support for Powers of Attorney used in property sale transactions in the UAE. The service is delivered in compliance with UAE Notary Public regulations and Dubai Land Department (DLD) requirements.

Through EGSH, clients can obtain a legally compliant Power of Attorney (POA) specifically drafted for property sales and real estate transactions. The document is notarised by an authorised notary and fully accepted by the Dubai Land Department, enabling property sales through an authorised agent when the owner is abroad or unable to attend in person.

Client benefits:

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Drafting aligned with DLD requirements
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End-to-end support: drafting, notarisation, translation, and procedural guidance

In most cases, the POA drafting and notarisation service is completed within one working day, subject to document readiness and the notarisation method.

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Document Verification and POA Setup

EGSH verifies the identity documents of the principal and the appointed agent and confirms the property details as registered with the DLD, in accordance with UAE Notary Public requirements for property sale POAs.

Drafting and Notarisation of the POA

EGSH prepares a Power of Attorney for property sale, arranges official notarisation through an authorised notary, and ensures compliance with DLD format requirements.

Issuance of the notarised POA

You receive a legally valid, notarised Power of Attorney ready for immediate use in property sale transactions and acceptance by the Dubai Land Department.

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Principal’s identification documents

Valid passport of the property owner. If the principal is a UAE resident, a valid Emirates ID is also required in accordance with UAE Notary Public procedures.

Agent’s identification documents

Valid passport of the appointed agent. A UAE Emirates ID is required if the agent is a UAE resident, as mandated for notarised authorisations.

Property ownership documents

A copy of the Dubai Land Department Title Deed or official property registration details, confirming ownership and enabling a property-specific POA for sale.

Legal and procedural requirements

The Power of Attorney must be specific to property sale, drafted in the approved legal format, notarised by an authorised UAE Notary Public, and issued in Arabic or as a legally certified Arabic translation.

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What Is a Power of Attorney for Property Sale in the UAE

A Power of Attorney for property sale in the UAE is a legally binding, notarised instrument whereby a property owner authorises another person to sell a specific real estate asset on their behalf. For property transactions in Dubai, such authorisation must be explicit, limited in scope, and compliant with Dubai Land Department requirements.

In real estate transactions, a Power of Attorney does not transfer ownership rights. It grants the agent the legal authority to act in the name of the owner for the sole purpose of completing defined sale-related actions, including signing sale agreements and attending registration procedures before the competent authority.

For acceptance in Dubai, a property sale POA must be notarised by an authorised UAE Notary Public (or duly legalised if issued abroad) and must clearly identify the property and the sale authority granted. Documents that do not meet these criteria are not accepted for registration purposes.

Legal Basis and Regulatory Framework for Property Sale POA in Dubai

The use of a Power of Attorney for property sale in Dubai is governed by UAE civil legislation on agency and authorisation, in conjunction with Dubai Land Department regulations and UAE Notary Public rules applicable to real estate transactions.

Dubai Land Department exercises statutory authority to:

Verify the validity of notarised powers of attorney
Assess the scope of authority granted
Ensure that the POA complies with property registration rules before allowing a sale to proceed

DLD enforces a strict compliance approach: only powers of attorney that are specific, notarised, properly translated into Arabic where required, and legally valid at the time of the transaction are accepted. General or broadly worded POAs are rejected for property sale registration.

Types of Power of Attorney for Property Sale in Dubai

For property sale transactions in Dubai, three types of Power of Attorney may be used.

Specific Power of Attorney

A Specific Power of Attorney is the standard and accepted form for selling property in Dubai. It expressly authorises the agent to sell a clearly identified property and to complete the related registration procedures. This type of POA aligns with DLD requirements and is the preferred format for real estate transactions.

General Power of Attorney

A General Power of Attorney grants broad authority over multiple matters. In the context of property sale, such documents are generally not accepted by the Dubai Land Department, unless they contain explicit, property-specific sale authorisation meeting all formal requirements. In practice, reliance on a general POA presents a high risk of rejection.

Corporate Power of Attorney

Where the property owner is a legal entity, the POA must be supported by corporate authorisations, including board or shareholder resolutions. It must confirm the signing authority of the issuing party. Additional verification applies in these cases and is assessed by the DLD on submission.

When a Property Sale POA Is Required

A Power of Attorney is required when the property owner is unable or unwilling to be physically present to complete sale procedures before the Dubai Land Department or a registration trustee office. In such cases, the law permits representation only through a valid, notarised POA that meets all formal requirements.

A property sale POA is commonly used where the owner:

Resides outside the UAE at the time of sale
Is unable to attend the DLD procedures due to legal, medical, or logistical constraints
Appoints a professional representative to complete the sale formalities within a defined mandate

Without a compliant POA, third-party representation in property sale registration is not permitted, and the transaction cannot proceed.

Drafting of a Power of Attorney for Property Sale in the UAE

Drafting a POA for property sale is a regulated legal exercise. The text must reflect the exact scope of authority permitted under UAE law and accepted by the Dubai Land Department. Any ambiguity in wording may invalidate the document for registration purposes.

The draft must:

Expressly authorise the sale of real estate
Identify the specific property subject to sale
Define the powers granted to the agent within clear legal limits
Comply with the format required by the UAE Notary Public practice

For use in Dubai, drafting must anticipate the DLD review standards, not only general civil law requirements. Generic templates or broadly worded authorisations are a common cause of refusal during transaction processing.

Notarisation of a Power of Attorney for Property Sale in the UAE

Notarisation is a mandatory legal condition for the validity of a property sale POA. Only a Power of Attorney notarised by an authorised UAE Notary Public, or duly legalised and attested if issued abroad, is recognised for property transactions.

The notarisation process confirms:

The identity and legal capacity of the principal
The voluntary nature of the authorisation
Compliance of the document with applicable legal and procedural rules.

For POAs issued outside the UAE, notarisation alone is insufficient. The document must undergo consular legalisation and Ministry of Foreign Affairs attestation before the Dubai Land Department can accept it. Documents that do not complete this chain are not processed for property sale registration.

Dubai Land Department Requirements for Property Sale POA

For acceptance in a property sale transaction, the Dubai Land Department applies substantive and formal validation of the Power of Attorney. The document must grant explicit authority to sell, limited to the identified property, and must be valid at the time of registration.

The DLD requires that the POA for property sale:

Clearly authorises the agent to sell the property and complete registration procedures
Corresponds exactly to the ownership data recorded in the Title Deed
Is notarised in accordance with the UAE Notary Public regulations
Is legally valid and not revoked or expired at the time of use

Any deviation in scope, property identification, or legal form results in rejection at the registration stage, regardless of the parties’ intent or contractual arrangements.

Corporate Power of Attorney Requirements for Property Sale

Where the property owner is a legal entity, additional requirements apply to confirm corporate authority and capacity. The Power of Attorney must be supported by documents proving that the issuing signatory is legally empowered to grant such authority.

Corporate POAs for property sale require:

Valid constitutional documents of the company
A corporate resolution approving the sale and the issuance of the POA
Confirmation of the authorised signatory’s powers
Notarisation in compliance with UAE corporate and notarial rules

Dubai Land Department reviews corporate POAs with particular scrutiny, and incomplete corporate authorisations are a common cause of delay or rejection in company-owned property sale transactions.

How the Dubai Land Department Processes a Property Sale With a POA

During a sale registered through a Power of Attorney, the Dubai Land Department performs document-level and authority-level verification before allowing the transaction to proceed.

The process includes:

Verification of the notarisation and legal status of the POA
Assessment of the agent’s authority against the specific transaction being registered
Cross-checking property details against the DLD registry
Confirmation that the POA remains valid and effective on the transaction date

Only after these checks are completed does the DLD proceed with sale registration and issuance of the new Title Deed. If the POA fails any verification stage, the transaction is suspended until a compliant document is provided.

How to Sell Property Through a Power of Attorney in Dubai

Once a compliant Power of Attorney is issued, the appointed agent may proceed with the property sale within the scope of authority granted. The agent acts in the legal capacity of the owner for the purposes defined in the POA.

The sale process through POA includes:

Execution of sale-related documents by the authorised agent
Attendance at the registration trustee office or the Dubai Land Department on behalf of the owner
Completion of ownership transfer procedures in accordance with the DLD regulations

The transaction is registered after the Dubai Land Department confirms that the Power of Attorney is valid and fully compliant at the time of transfer. Upon completion, ownership is transferred to the buyer, and the DLD issues a new Title Deed in the standard manner.

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Omar Al Qasem has extensive experience in legal consulting and government services in Dubai, including the management of one of the emirate’s major government service centres. He has worked across key roles in government relations, operations, and strategic service delivery, building strong professional connections with multiple Dubai authorities and leading entities.

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