Using a Power of Attorney to Sell Property in Dubai | E-Notary Dubai
Can someone sell your Dubai property on your behalf? What the law requires, DLD rules, and how to do it correctly.
Can Someone Sell My Dubai Property on My Behalf?
Yes — through a notarized Real Estate Power of Attorney (وكالة عقارية). Dubai Land Department (DLD) accepts property transactions executed by an authorized agent, provided the POA is correctly drafted, notarized by a UAE Notary Public, and valid at the time of the transaction.
- →Full name, passport, and UAE ID of the agent
- →Specific property address or title deed number
What Must a Real Estate POA Include for DLD?
Only if the POA explicitly authorizes the agent to receive the sale proceeds. A well-drafted POA limits the agent only to completing the transfer at DLD and collecting the proceeds on your behalf. You should specify exactly what the agent can and cannot do with the money.
- →Explicit authority to sell, sign the sale agreement (Form F), and transfer title at DLD
- →Notary Public seal from a UAE-licensed Notary
DLD Rules — What Will Be Rejected
Property gifting (هبة عقارية) to a first-degree relative in Dubai attracts a significantly reduced DLD transfer fee of 0.125% instead of the standard 4%. This can be done via a Property Gifting POA, which we specialize in drafting correctly to ensure DLD acceptance.
- →Date of issue and validity period
Frequently Asked Questions
Only if explicitly authorized in the POA. Under DLD's requirements (Circular No. 29/R/2025), a Property Sale POA must include a specific clause authorizing the agent to receive the Manager's Cheque (the sale payment) on behalf of the principal. Without this clause, the agent cannot receive the payment — the transaction cannot be completed at DLD. You should only grant this authority to a trusted agent.
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