# Document Translation in Dubai - Canonical URL: https://dubainotaryservices.ae/document-translation/ - Description: Document translation in Dubai. We arrange certified translation as part of your file and check it against the original before anything is notarised. - Language: en-AE - Last updated: 2026-10-03 ![Original and translated documents stacked together for checking](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/docs-paper-stack-2ecbbf-1.jpg) DOCUMENT TRANSLATION, UAE When a document is not already in Arabic or English, it usually needs a certified translation before it can be notarised or accepted by an authority. We arrange this as part of preparing your file, and check the finished translation against the original before anything is notarised. [Send your document](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/contact/) [See all fees](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/fees/) In-house notary public at our Business Bay office. Online and home visit notary services across the UAE. 01 Arranged as part of your file We coordinate the certified translation before anything is notarised 02 Checked against the original Word for word, name for name, before you sign 03 Needed for most foreign language documents Where a document is not already in Arabic or English 04 We quote after reading The cost depends on the document’s length and language ## When a translation is needed first A document issued abroad, or written in a language other than Arabic or English, usually cannot be notarised or accepted by a UAE authority as it stands. It needs a certified translation first, carried out by a certified translator, so the receiving authority can read it and rely on it. We are not the translator. What we do is arrange a certified translation as part of preparing your file, and check the finished translation is complete and consistent with the original before we notarise anything or send the file onward. Get this step wrong, a missing page, a misspelled name, and the document can be rejected much later, so we check it early. ## When this comes up ### A foreign personal document A birth, marriage or degree certificate issued outside the UAE, in another language. [Send your document](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/contact/) ### A foreign company document Incorporation papers or a contract from abroad, needed for use in the UAE. [Send your document](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/contact/) ### A UAE document for use abroad Translated into the language the receiving country needs. [Send your document](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/contact/) ### A bilingual document that must match An English and Arabic version of the same document, checked side by side. [Send your document](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/contact/) ## What we check in the finished translation 01 It is certified Stamped and signed by a recognised legal translator, not a plain translation. 02 It is complete Every page and every clause, nothing summarised or left out. 03 Names, dates and figures match Spelled and formatted consistently with the original document. 04 The format mirrors the original So the two can be read side by side without confusion. 05 It fits what the authority asked for The right language, and the right form of certification. ## Getting the scope right Translation and notarisation are two different steps done by two different people. A certified translator makes the text acceptable to the authority that will receive it. Our in-house notary public confirms who is signing and witnesses the signature. We sit across both, arranging the translation as part of your file and checking it is accurate and complete before we ever notarise the document. How we handle a document that needs translation 01 ### Send us the document By WhatsApp or online, with the language it needs to end up in. 02 ### We confirm what is needed Whether a certified translation is required, and in which language. 03 ### The translation is arranged As part of preparing your file, by a certified translator. 04 ### We check it against the original Before anything is notarised or sent onward. 05 ### We notarise the document At our Business Bay office, online or at your home. ### What it costs | Service | Fee | Note | | --- | --- | --- | | Coordinating a certified translation | We quote after reading the document | Depends on length and language | | Checking a translation against the original | We quote after reading the document | | | Notarising the finished document | Set by the document, not the translation | See [all fees](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/fees/) | Fees may vary with the document; we confirm the figure before you sign. ## What to send us The original document, any translation you already have, and the authority or purpose it is for, so we know which language and certification it needs. Certified translation ## Certified translation Makes the text acceptable to the authority that will receive it. Carried out by a certified translator. Notarisation ## Notarisation Confirms who is signing and witnesses the signature. Carried out by our in-house notary public. ![Two people reviewing documents together](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/people-two-women-docs-4e302a-scaled.jpg) ## Why the check matters more than the stamp A translation can carry the right stamp and still be wrong, a misspelled name, a missing clause, a date transposed. We read the translation against the original before we notarise anything, because an error here can mean a document is rejected by the authority much later, after it has already been signed. - A stamp alone is not enough - Names and figures are checked line by line - Nothing is notarised until the two versions agree ## Who is involved, and what we check You, as the owner of the document A certified translator, for the translation itself Our in-house notary public, for the notarisation That the translation is certified and complete That names, dates and figures match the original The authority or country the document is going to ## Where this stalls We do not notarise a document where the translation is not certified, where it does not match the original, or where pages are missing. Some documents also need an earlier step, such as attestation in the country of origin, before a translation makes sense at all. We flag this before you pay for a translation that cannot be used yet. ## Common problems, and the fix 01 The translation has no certification stamp Fix: it is re-done by a certified translator before we notarise anything. 02 A name is spelled differently to the original Fix: corrected and checked against the passport or original document. 03 The document needed attestation first Fix: that step is completed before the translation is relied on. 04 The two language versions disagree Fix: both texts are corrected together before signing. After translation and notarisation 01 ### The document is notarised At our Business Bay office, online or at your home. 02 ### You file it with the authority The bank, free zone, registry or authority that asked for it. 03 ### You keep both versions together The original, the certified translation and the notarised copy. 04 ### Further legalisation, if needed Some uses abroad need an extra step after notarisation, we advise if so. ![A contract being reviewed and signed](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/docs-contract-sign-5a9829-1.jpg) ## If the document is a contract or a notice A foreign language contract or a bilingual legal notice often needs the same check, that both versions say the same thing before anyone signs. - [Contract notarisation](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/contract-notarization/) - [Legal notice](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/legal-notice/) ![The stone gate at the entrance to the Dubai International Financial Centre](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/dubai-difc-gate-de8ff8-scaled.jpg) ## Send your document. We confirm whether a translation is needed first. [Send your document](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/contact/) Documents we notarise are presented to authorities, free zones and banks across the UAE. - ![Dubai Courts](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/wp-content/themes/dns-child/assets/logos/dubai-courts.svg?ver=0.3.10) - ![Government of Dubai](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/wp-content/themes/dns-child/assets/logos/Government-of-Dubai-Logo_Colour_Vertical-1.svg?ver=0.3.10) - ![Government of Abu Dhabi](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/wp-content/themes/dns-child/assets/logos/Government-of-Abu-Dhabi.svg?ver=0.3.10) - ![Government of Sharjah](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/wp-content/themes/dns-child/assets/logos/Government-of-Sharjah-1.svg?ver=0.3.10) - ![Dubai Government Human Resources Department](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/wp-content/themes/dns-child/assets/logos/dubai-government-human-resources-dept-dghr-.svg?ver=0.3.10) - ![Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/wp-content/themes/dns-child/assets/logos/Abu-Dhabi-Commercial-Bank-ADCB.svg?ver=0.3.10) - ![Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/wp-content/themes/dns-child/assets/logos/Abu-Dhabi-Islamic-Bank-ADIB.svg?ver=0.3.10) ## Related documents ### Contract notarisation A common document that arrives in more than one language. [See contract notarisation](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/contract-notarization/) ### Wills Often involves a document or evidence from another country. [See wills](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/wills/) ### Legal notice Checked for consistency where it is bilingual. [See legal notice](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/legal-notice/) ### Undertaking letter Checked the same way where a bank or authority gave bilingual wording. [See undertaking letter](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/undertaking-letter/) ## Three ways to get it notarised ### At our Business Bay office In person with our in-house notary public. [Book a visit](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/contact/) ### Online notary Online notary public services from wherever you are. [Ask about online](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/contact/) ### Home visit notary We come to your home, office or hospital in the UAE. [Book a home visit](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/contact/) Questions about document translation #### Do you translate the document yourselves? No. We arrange a certified translation as part of preparing your file, carried out by a certified translator, and we check it against the original before anything is notarised. #### Which language does my document need? It depends on the authority receiving it. Tell us where the document is going and we confirm. #### How long does a certified translation take? It depends on the length and language. Send it over and we quote after reading it. #### I already have a translation, can you just notarise it? Yes, we check it is certified and matches the original first. #### Does translation cost extra on top of notarisation? Yes, they are separate steps. We quote the translation after reading the document. #### Is a certified translation enough on its own? Sometimes, but many authorities also want the document notarised. Tell us the purpose and we confirm. ## What clients say Reviews from our Google Business Profile, published as written. > 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 firm for any legal assistance or document attestation. > > **Usman S**, Google review > Highly Recommended and Excellent Service. I had to do notarization for some documents and Miss Razan assisted us greatly with exceptional professionalism and courtesy. I extend my utmost commendation for the exemplary quality of service provided. > > **Mina M**, Google review > I needed statutory declaration for new Zealand notarized. They did for me online since I was based in Abu Dhabi. Thanks for your service. > > **Randy M**, Google review > Excellent service from notary services Dubai. They are instant replying agency. Others take long hours to reply for simple questions. Highly recommended for notaries in Dubai > > **Faruk D**, Google review > Great and speedy service for getting the NOC to sponsor my child. Big thanks to Ali for handling everything smoothly and on time! > > **Vinayak v**, Google review > Excellent notary service! Everything was handled smoothly and professionally. They even agreed to schedule a call at a time that worked best for us, which was outside their usual practice, a real sign of their flexibility and client focus. Top professionals, willing to go above and beyond. Highly recommended > > **Anastasia**, Google review > I contact this office for a notary today on Sunday they processed my notary and I got my documents today online > > **Salahumahamod S**, Google review > I am 100 percent satisfied with their true copy attestation highly recommend > > **Ganesh92 D**, Google review > Lovely staff professional work nice knowledge highly recommended > > **Dawood K**, Google review Reviews published on our Google Business Profile and verified by Trustindex. Shown as written. ## Where to find us Address Empire Heights Tower B, Fountain Street, Business Bay, Dubai Hours Office and calls: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, Dubai time. WhatsApp: 24/7, reply within 10 minutes. Email: 24/7, reply within 30 minutes. Phone +971 56 282 2994 Email info@dubainotaryservices.ae [Open the map](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Empire+Heights+Tower+B+Fountain+Street+Business+Bay+Dubai) ![The Business Bay skyline in Dubai](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/business-bay-dubai-skyline-notary-services.jpg) ## Send your document for a translation check Tell us where the document is going. We confirm whether a certified translation is needed, arrange it, and check it before anything is notarised. [Send your document](https://dubainotaryservices.ae/contact/) [Call +971 56 282 2994](tel:+971562822994)