Certified Arabic and English translation of your Power of Attorney, matched line by line to the original and ready for notary or attestation.
A Power of Attorney translation is a certified rendering of the document into another language, usually Arabic or English, so that a UAE office, court, bank or embassy can read it. It carries the same powers as the original and adds none. It supports the original; it does not replace it.
You need one when a Power of Attorney signed abroad is used in the UAE, or when a UAE Power of Attorney is used in another country. This is not general translation: one changed word can change what the attorney may do, so we keep the structure and wording of the original.
A receiving office compares the translation with the original. A difference in a name, a number or a power can lead to the document being queried or returned. The table shows what the translation must do and what we check on top.
| Element | What the translation must do | What we also check |
|---|---|---|
| Names and IDs | Match the spelling in the passport or Emirates ID, in both languages. | That every document in the file uses the same spelling. |
| Powers granted | Keep each power as written, with none added, merged or softened. | That legal terms are used the same way from start to end. |
| Property, company or case details | Reproduce unit, plot, licence or case numbers exactly. | That they match the supporting documents. |
| Dates and numbers | Carry dates, amounts and validity periods across unchanged. | That date formats are not misread between languages. |
| Notary and attestation marks | Describe stamps, seals and endorsements so the structure matches the original. | That the translation order fits the attestation route. |
| Signatures and layout | Follow the order and layout of the original, and mark signatures and unclear parts. | That nothing from the original is left out. |
These are the checks we apply to every translation. Requirements differ by receiving office, so we confirm them before we start.
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The right order depends on the route, and the wrong order can mean paying for the same work twice. We confirm the route with you at the start.
A document signed abroad usually goes through notarisation, legalisation and attestation, and is translated for UAE use as the route requires. A UAE document may be translated first for use overseas.
The Land Department, a court, a bank, an embassy or a registry can each have its own expectation. We check with the receiving office where we can.
Arabic to English and English to Arabic are routine. For another language, tell us and we confirm before quoting.
If the original is already attested, we translate the whole document, including the stamps, and describe what each one is.
We handle the certified translation and every attestation step together. Read more about our Power of Attorney attestation, a foreign Power of Attorney for use in the UAE and whether it needs MOFA attestation.
We start by asking where the translation will be used and who will receive it, because that decides the language, the order and the certification.
These are points an office can raise:
Read why Power of Attorney documents get rejected. Agree the route before translation starts.
Send what you have. We will tell you what is missing before anything is translated.
The price depends on the length of the document, the language pair and how quickly you need it. Timing follows the same factors, and attestation, if your route needs it, adds its own steps.
We give you a realistic estimate and a clear quote once we have seen the document. See our guide to Power of Attorney cost in Dubai and what affects the price, or read how long a Power of Attorney stays valid.
DUNES Legal Translation and Attestation Services was established in 2018 and works from Aspin Commercial Tower in Dubai. Our translation and operations teams handle certified translation, notarisation and attestation. For advice on whether to grant or use a Power of Attorney, speak to a qualified lawyer.
Send the document and where it will be used. We confirm the language, the order and the next steps.
UAE offices work in Arabic. If your Power of Attorney is in another language, it usually needs a full Arabic translation by a UAE-licensed translator before it can be used here. The receiving office has the final say, and we confirm it for you.
Yes. We provide certified translation for official use.
It depends on where the document was signed and where it will be used. We confirm the route with you at the start, so you do not pay for the same work twice. See our guide on whether a foreign Power of Attorney needs MOFA attestation.
Yes, both directions. For another language, tell us and we will confirm before quoting.
Yes. A UAE document is often translated into English, or the language of the destination country, and then attested as the destination requires. Tell us the country so we can confirm the route.
Tell us before we start. We match names to your passport and Emirates ID and flag any difference so it can be fixed before the document is submitted. A mismatch can cause a document to be returned.
A clear, complete copy is enough for us to quote and translate. The receiving office may still ask for the original, so keep it safe.
It depends on the length, the language pair and whether attestation is needed. Tell us your deadline and we give a realistic estimate before you commit.
The price depends on the length, the language pair and the speed you need. We give a clear quote once we have seen the document. Our guide lists what affects the price.
Yes. We arrange the notary public, attestation and Ministry of Foreign Affairs steps, so translation and attestation are handled together.
Updated . This page is general information, not legal advice. Requirements change, so confirm them with the office that will receive your document.
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