Can I make a power of attorney from outside the UAE?

Yes, you can create a power of attorney (POA) from outside the UAE for use inside it, but it must go through an attestation chain so UAE authorities will accept it. Typically you sign the POA before a notary public in your country of residence, then have it legalised, which usually means attestation by your country's relevant authority (and its foreign ministry) and then by the UAE embassy or consulate in that country. After it arrives in the UAE, it must be attested by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and translated into Arabic by a legally accredited (sworn) translator, with the translation also attested. Only after this chain is complete will courts, the land department, and banks rely on it. The exact steps depend on whether your country is party to the Apostille Convention, which can change part of the process. Because errors in attestation can make the POA unusable, confirm the current requirements with the relevant UAE authority before sending it. You can compare verified UAE legal professionals on LEXAI to help draft a POA that will be accepted once attested and translated.