Property POA Service in Dubai

When You Need a Property POA

A property power of attorney is required when the owner of a Dubai property cannot be physically present for a transaction or registration at the Dubai Land Department. This is common in several situations: selling a property while based abroad, authorising someone to attend a handover on your behalf, completing a mortgage release, or executing a property gift transfer.

Without a valid property POA, the DLD will not process the transaction. The document must be correctly drafted, with the scope of authority matching the specific action being taken — whether that’s a sale, a transfer, or a registration.

What the Service Covers

A property POA service handles the entire preparation process. This includes drafting the POA so that it meets DLD acceptance requirements, ensuring the correct scope clauses are included, and arranging notarisation through the appropriate channel.

For property transactions, the POA must reference the correct property details and the specific authority being granted. The trustee office registration and Form F requirements must be accounted for in the drafting stage — not after the document has been notarised.

The service also covers coordination with property conveyancing in Dubai where the POA is part of a broader transfer workflow.

General vs Specific for Property

For most property transactions, a specific POA is recommended. It limits the authority to the exact transaction — for example, selling a defined property at a defined price. A general POA grants broader authority, which some parties prefer for ongoing property management.

The choice depends on your situation. Read our full comparison: General vs Specific POA.

The Process

The process follows the same structure as all POA types: enquiry, document collection, drafting, notarisation, and delivery. For property POAs specifically, the DLD may require additional supporting documents such as the title deed or Oqood certificate.

For the full step-by-step guide, see How a POA Service Works.