Wills for Non-Muslim Residents in Dubai
A will for non-Muslim residents covering assets held in the UAE, drafted with you and notarised by our in-house notary public or at your home.
In short
- In-house notary publicAt our Business Bay office
- Online appointmentsBy video call, verified with UAE PASS
- Home visitsYour home, office or meeting in Dubai
- 24/7Appointments any day, any time
Non-Muslim residents can make a will covering the assets they hold in the UAE. We start with a conversation about what you own, who should receive it and who will administer it, then draft the will in Arabic and English and complete the notarisation with you.
What the will needs to cover
Your assets
Property, bank accounts, vehicles, company shares and anything else of value held in the UAE.
- Title deeds and account details
- Share certificates, if any
Fee Quoted per matter
Beneficiaries
Who receives what, named exactly as in their passports.
- Passport copies for each beneficiary
Fee Quoted per matter
Executor
Who will administer the estate. Ask them before you name them.
- Passport copy of the executor
Fee Quoted per matter
Guardianship
Who should care for your children if they are minors.
- Children’s passports and birth certificates
Fee Quoted per matter
Substitutes
What happens if a beneficiary or the executor dies before you.
- Alternative names and their details
Fee Quoted per matter
Existing wills
Any will here or abroad, so the two do not contradict each other.
- A copy of any existing will
Fee Quoted per matter
In person, online or at your home
In person at our Business Bay office
Meet our in-house notary public at Business Hub, Marasi Drive. Bring your originals and the document is signed and sealed in one visit.
Home or office visit
We come to your home, office or board meeting anywhere in Dubai. The government attendance fee is AED 1,000 per visit, not per signature.
Online is not possible for this one
We complete a will in person, so the notary can go through it with you before you sign. Choose an office appointment or a home visit instead.
How it works
- A conversation first. What you hold, who benefits and who administers.
- We confirm the scope and the fee. In writing.
- We draft it in Arabic and English. With every name taken from a passport.
- You read it and sign. At our Business Bay office or at your home.
- You receive the notarised will. Registered with Dubai Courts, with a verification barcode. Tell your executor where it is.
Decide these before you sit down
What this will covers. A UAE will for UAE assets can sit beside a will made abroad for assets there. Two wills that both claim everything cause problems.
Who administers it. Choose someone able, willing and reachable, and tell them.
Who comes next. Name a substitute for each beneficiary and for the executor.
Will cost
A will is quoted per matter because the work depends on what it covers. The government fees below apply to the notarial act. Our own fee is quoted in writing before work starts.
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Electronic registration | AED 100 per party |
| Signature verification | AED 100 per signature |
| Translation included in the instrument | AED 50 per page |
| Notary attending outside the office | AED 1,000 |
Full schedule, with the source of every figure, on the fees page.
Will questions
Who can make a will this way?
Non-Muslim residents of the UAE, for assets held here. Tell us your situation and we confirm this is the right route.
Does it cover assets outside the UAE?
No. It covers UAE assets and can sit beside a will made elsewhere. Tell us about any existing will.
Can I change it later?
Yes. A will can be replaced. Tell us what has changed.
Can the notary come to my home?
Yes. Home visits are available 24/7 by appointment. The government attendance fee is AED 1,000 per visit.
Do I also need a lawyer?
For a straightforward UAE estate, usually not. If you have a business, a trust or assets in several countries, we tell you at the start.
What clients say
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Had experience of getting some of my documents attested from the firm. Service was top notch. Mr. Ali explained everything in detail and was of great assistance. I would recommend the firm for any legal assistance or document attestation.
Highly recommended and excellent service. I had to do notarization for some documents and Miss Razan assisted us greatly with exceptional professionalism and courtesy.
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I am 100 percent satisfied with their true copy attestation, highly recommend.
I contacted this office for a notary today on Sunday. They processed my notary and I got my documents online the same day.
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Excellent service. They are an instant replying agency. Others take long hours to reply to simple questions. Highly recommended for notaries in Dubai.
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Our office
Business Hub, Marasi Drive, Business Bay, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Our in-house notary public sees clients here. You can also meet the notary online, or we come to your home or office.
| Service | When |
|---|---|
| In person at the office | 24/7, by appointment |
| Online notary appointment | 24/7, by appointment |
| Home or office visit | 24/7, by appointment |