Welcome back to the POA’s Desk.

In Episode 7, we covered the main types of Power of Attorney. In this episode, we’re focusing on the Property Sale POA — one of the most commonly used POAs in Dubai and one with strict Dubai Land Department requirements.

A Property Sale POA authorises someone to sell a specific property on behalf of the owner. Although simple in concept, the document must be drafted carefully, as even small errors can lead to rejection by the DLD.

The property must be identified clearly and exactly as it appears on the title deed. This includes the title deed number, property type, unit number, building or community name, and plot reference. General wording such as “sell my apartment in Dubai” is not acceptable.

The principal’s details must also match the title deed precisely, including full legal name, nati ...