A special Power of Attorney (also called a limited or specific POA) lets a named person act for you on a single matter, such as selling a property, appearing in a court case, settling a loan or collecting a document. Because the authority is narrow, it is the safer choice when you do not want to hand over wide powers.
The document only works if the powers are described precisely. Offices often reject a special POA that is vague, names the wrong asset, or lacks the power they need to see. We shape the wording around the task and the office that will receive it.
The task decides the wording. These are the matters we are asked about most often.
A general POA covers a wide range of matters. A special POA covers one named task or transaction. If you only need someone to complete one thing, a special POA keeps the authority tightly limited. Read the full comparison: Special vs General Power of Attorney in Dubai.
In everyday use the terms are used for the same idea: authority limited to a defined purpose. Offices care about the powers written in the document, not the label.
Yes, a Power of Attorney can authorise a lawyer or representative to act in a case. Courts have their own requirements for the wording, so we check these before drafting.
It can include an end date. If it does not, it generally stays valid until you revoke it or the task is completed, so we recommend setting an end date where you can.
Generally yes. You sign before a notary where you live, and the document then goes through the translation and attestation steps needed for use in the UAE.
Yes. Wakala is the Arabic term for a Power of Attorney, and Arabic wording is what UAE offices read. We prepare both Arabic and English.
Tell us about the Power of Attorney you need. We reply with the right type, the documents required and the next steps.
