How can I revoke a power of attorney in the UAE?

You can revoke a power of attorney (POA) in the UAE at any time, as the principal retains the right to withdraw the authority they granted. Revocation is normally done before the same notary public department that notarised the original POA (for example, Dubai Courts' Notary Public or the Ministry of Justice notary in the relevant emirate). You attend with your identification and request a formal cancellation, which the notary records. Because third parties such as banks, the land department, or courts may have relied on the POA, it is important to notify the agent and any relevant institutions in writing that the authority has ended, so they stop acting on it. Until those parties are informed, actions the agent already completed within their authority may still bind you. A POA also ends automatically on the death or loss of legal capacity of the principal, on completion of the task, or on expiry. Keep proof of the revocation. If you are concerned the agent has misused the POA, you can compare verified UAE legal professionals on LEXAI to advise on revocation and any further steps.