Aburuf prepares wills for expats living in Dubai: typed in Arabic and English, stamped by Ministry of Justice approved translators, and submitted for registration. Most of our Dubai clients register with ADJD online for a government fee of AED 950, without leaving Dubai. We have typed and translated wills since 2001, from our two branches in Deira.
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Three ways to register a will if you live in Dubai
| ADJD (online) | Dubai Courts | DIFC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government fee | AED 950 single, AED 1,900 mirror wills | Notary fees | Reported from AED 10,000 |
| Language | Arabic and English | Arabic | English |
| How you sign | Video call with the notary | Before the notary | Video call or in person |
| Our service | ADJD wills | Dubai Courts wills | DIFC wills |
Government fees are paid to the registry, not to us, and can change. Check the registry’s website for the current amount.
Why Dubai residents use ADJD
- Open to every emirate. The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department registers wills for residents of Dubai and the rest of the UAE.
- No travel. We submit the application for you and you meet the notary by video call.
- Lower government fee than the DIFC route.
- Bilingual. You read your will in English, and the Arabic text beside it is the one UAE offices work with.
What a will costs in Dubai
There are two parts. The government fee depends on the route you choose, as in the table above. Our fee covers typing the will, the legal translation and the submission. Translation between Arabic and English starts from 50 AED per page, and other languages from 150 AED per page. We confirm the full price on WhatsApp before we start.
How to make a will in Dubai with us
- Send us your details on WhatsApp: passport, Emirates ID, your assets, your beneficiaries and the guardians for your children.
- Choose the route. We prepare the document for ADJD, Dubai Courts or DIFC.
- We type and translate your will, and you check every name, number and share.
- We submit it for registration and tell you the date of your notary session.
- You confirm your wishes before the notary and receive your registered will.
What your will can cover
- Property in Dubai and other emirates
- Bank accounts, investments and end-of-service benefits
- Company shares and vehicles
- Guardians for your children, and your executor
We prepare, translate and submit the will. The notary registers it, and we do not give legal advice.
Visit us in Dubai
- Hor Al Anz: Shop 4, Dar Al Majlis Building, St. 34a, Area 127, Deira
- Riggat Al Buteen: Office 8, Ground Floor, Dubai Creek Tower, near Dubai Land Department, Deira
You do not have to visit. Most clients do everything on WhatsApp.
Common questions
Is an ADJD will valid for my property in Dubai?
Yes. Clients use ADJD wills for assets across the UAE, including property in Dubai. List each asset clearly, with its title deed details.
What happens if I have no will in the UAE?
Your family has to go through the courts to release your assets, and the result may not be what you wanted. A registered will states your wishes clearly, in a form UAE offices accept.
We are a couple. Do we need two wills?
Yes, one each. We prepare mirror wills, two matching documents, and ADJD lists a fee of AED 1,900 for the pair.
How long does it take?
We confirm our delivery date in your quote. The notary session date is set by the registry.
I already have a will from my home country. Is that enough?
A foreign will has to be translated, attested and accepted by a UAE court before it can be used here, which takes time. Many expats register a UAE will for their UAE assets. Send us your will and we translate it or use it as the basis for the new one.
Read more
- ADJD will drafting and translation
- Will registration in the UAE
- ADJD will template
- Wills typing in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Ready to start?
Call or WhatsApp +971 56 827 0466 or email info@aburuf.ae.