Title Deeds and Ownership Records
The title deed (Mulkiya) serves as the fundamental proof of property ownership in Dubai. Registered with DLD, it contains the legal description of the property, the owner's details, and any encumbrances such as mortgages. Title deeds for Palm Jumeirah properties include specific identifiers for the island's unique structure—frond locations, trunk positions, and crescent placements. For complex ownership structures, you may also need MOA translation.
Translation of title deeds requires precision. Each element has legal significance: the plot number identifies the exact location, the floor and unit numbers specify the property within a building, and the stated area determines fees and entitlements. We translate these elements exactly as they appear, maintaining the document's evidentiary value.
Common reasons for title deed translation include mortgage applications with international banks, estate planning involving foreign jurisdictions, and sales to international buyers who require English documentation for their records or their home country requirements.
Off-Plan Registration (Oqood)
Properties purchased before completion are registered through the Oqood system. This interim registration protects the buyer's interest during construction, with the full title deed issued upon completion. Oqood documents contain similar information to title deeds but reflect the incomplete status of the property.
Investors may need Oqood translations when seeking financing during the construction period, when selling their interest before completion, or when demonstrating asset ownership for Golden Visa or residency purposes. The translation must accurately reflect the registration status and any payment schedules or milestone dates.
Powers of Attorney
Powers of Attorney are essential for remote property management. General POAs grant broad authority for various transactions, while Special POAs limit authority to specific actions—a single sale, a particular handover, or defined property management activities.
POAs created outside the UAE typically need translation and attestation before use here. The translation must precisely convey the scope of authority granted. Overly broad translation could grant unintended powers; overly narrow translation could prevent necessary actions. We pay careful attention to the specific language of authorization, particularly for property-specific POAs.
For POA translation services, we handle both directions: foreign-language POAs translated into Arabic for UAE use, and Arabic POAs translated into other languages for international communication or proceedings.
Sale and Purchase Agreements
SPAs govern the relationship between buyer and seller, whether the seller is a developer or an individual. These contracts typically run to many pages, covering payment terms, completion dates, default provisions, and numerous other matters. Translation of SPAs requires maintaining the legal effect of each clause while rendering it clearly in the target language.
Developer SPAs often use standardized formats, but variations exist between developments. Resale SPAs may be more varied, sometimes based on templates from real estate agencies or law firms. We handle both types, adapting our approach to the specific document's structure and terminology. For related agreements, see our contract translation services.
NOCs and Developer Correspondence
No Objection Certificates from developers are required for resales and certain other transactions. These relatively brief documents confirm that the developer has no objection to the proposed transaction, typically because service charges are current and any outstanding obligations are settled.
Other developer correspondence—maintenance notices, community updates, meeting minutes—may also require translation for international owners who prefer English communication. While less formal than legal documents, accuracy remains important for understanding obligations and deadlines.