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Need legal translation in Abu Dhabi? Wordcraft’s MOJ-certified legal translators translate court papers, contracts, certificates and powers of attorney between Arabic, English and 150+ languages from our office in Al Ghaith Tower, Hamdan Street. Abu Dhabi courts work in Arabic, and the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department asks for non-Arabic documents to be translated by a certified translator.
Reviewed by Dr. Hadi Abdulla Hadi, MOJ-licensed legal translator (Arabic ⇄ English), Abu Dhabi office.
Wordcraft provides MOJ-certified legal translation in Abu Dhabi — trusted for legal translation, translation companies and certified translators in Abu Dhabi. With a dedicated Abu Dhabi office and 129+ verified five-star reviews, we translate contracts, court documents, certificates and powers of attorney accepted by Abu Dhabi courts, government departments, notaries and embassies. Pickup and delivery across Abu Dhabi. Call +971 50 616 0468.
Certified Legal Translation Services in Abu Dhabi
Our Abu Dhabi legal translators are licensed by the UAE Ministry of Justice (MOJ). In Arabic, English or 150+ other languages, your documents meet official standards and are accepted the first time.
Certified Translation in Abu Dhabi: What Makes It Official
In Abu Dhabi, a “certified” or “legal” translation means a full translation that a licensed legal translator has stamped and signed. Legal translators are licensed by the UAE Ministry of Justice, which runs the legal translator registration service. The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) sets out the rule for its notary services in its July 2023 guidance manual: a document in a language other than Arabic should be translated by a certified translator, with the translator’s valid licence card attached.
The same manual says a document issued outside the UAE must first be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. So for a foreign certificate, contract or power of attorney, the order is usually: attestation of the original, then the certified translation, then notarization if the transaction needs it. Wordcraft translates, submits the MOFA attestation for you and arranges notarization with the notary; we are not a notary and not a government office.
Documents We Translate in Abu Dhabi
- Contracts, agreements, MOA & AOA
- Court judgments and legal notices
- Powers of attorney (POA)
- Birth, marriage, divorce and death certificates
- Degree, diploma and experience certificates
- Trade licences and company documents
- Passports, Emirates ID and residence documents
Why Choose Wordcraft in Abu Dhabi
- MOJ-certified translators accepted by courts & government
- Local Abu Dhabi office — 129+ five-star Google reviews
- Pickup & delivery across Abu Dhabi
- Timing confirmed in your quote
- Translation, attestation, notarization & MOFA under one roof
See also our main Legal Translation in Dubai service page.
Documents You Need
- A clear scan or photo of every page of your document — front and back, including stamps, seals and any handwritten notes
- A copy of your passport, so names are spelled exactly as they appear in it
- The name of the authority that will receive the translation (court, ministry, embassy, bank, school or free zone), so we format it to that authority's requirements
- Any earlier translation or attestation stamps on the document, so names and terms stay consistent
- The original document, kept ready — some authorities ask to see it alongside the certified translation
How It Works — Step by Step
- Send your document on WhatsApp or email, or drop it at our Abu Dhabi office or any of our four offices — Dubai HQ (Al Twar), Abu Dhabi, Sharjah or Ras Al Khaimah.
- Get a free quote within 10–30 minutes confirming the language pair, the receiving authority and the delivery time — before any work starts.
- Translation and review — a legal translator translates your document and a second linguist proofreads it.
- Certification — the translation is stamped and signed by an MOJ-licensed legal translator.
- Collection or delivery — pick it up from our office or use our pickup and delivery service. If the receiving authority asks for it, we can also arrange notarization or MOFA attestation.
How Long Each Step Takes
Only the authorities can promise their own processing times, so this table quotes a time only where an official source states one.
| Step | Who does it | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| Quote: language pair, receiving authority and deadline | Wordcraft Abu Dhabi | Depends on how many documents you send; we confirm the timing in writing before work starts |
| Legal translation and second-linguist review | Wordcraft’s MOJ-certified legal translators | Depends on length, language pair and the terms in the document. Tell us your deadline and we confirm what is possible before we start |
| MOFA attestation of a document issued abroad (if needed) | Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Wordcraft submits | Depends on the document’s route and MOFA’s published service times |
| Notarizing a power of attorney with the ADJD notary (if needed) | ADJD notary public; Wordcraft arranges | ADJD’s July 2023 guidance manual lists a completion time of 2 working days for a general power of attorney request |
| Filing with the court, ADGM, a department or a bank | You or your lawyer | Set by the receiving office |
Documents You Need, by Case
| Your case | What to send us | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Court case at the Abu Dhabi courts (ADJD) | Every page of the claim, judgment or evidence; the case number if you have one; passport copies for names | Arabic is the official language of the courts. Your lawyer or the court confirms which papers need translating |
| Power of attorney or contract for the ADJD notary | The draft or document; Emirates ID copies of the parties | A foreign-issued document must be MOFA-attested first, and a non-Arabic one needs a certified translation with the translator’s licence card |
| English document for the ADJD English Notary Services Bureau | The English document as it is | The bureau accepts English documents as is, but ADJD says an Arabic translation may sometimes be required, depending on the transaction |
| ADGM Courts filing | Arabic or other-language documents that must go in English | ADGM Courts conduct proceedings in English and ask for documents in English |
| Family residency file | Birth and marriage certificates; passport copies | Certificates issued abroad are usually attested before they are translated |
| DOH professional licensing | Degrees, transcripts, experience letters | Follow your DOH application checklist; we match the translation to it |
| Company file for an Abu Dhabi licensing authority or bank | MOA, trade licence, board resolutions, contracts | Tell us the receiving authority so the translation follows its format |
Who Needs This Service
Residents, companies and government contractors in Abu Dhabi need certified legal translations whenever a foreign-language document goes to the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD), a ministry, a bank, a school or an embassy. Typical cases:
- Residence, family-visa and Golden Visa applications
- Court cases, police matters and legal notices
- Property transfers, tenancy contracts and bank requirements
- Company formation, MOAs and commercial contracts
- School admission and certificate equivalency
Visit Our Abu Dhabi Office on Hamdan Street
Legal translation for Abu Dhabi is done by our own team on the 17th floor of Al Ghaith Tower (Office 1760), Hamdan Street. Our MOJ-certified legal translators produce the translation, a second linguist checks it, and the originals never leave Abu Dhabi.
- Opening hours: Monday–Friday 8:30 AM–7:00 PM · Saturday 9:00 AM–2:00 PM · Sunday closed
- Phone: +971 50 616 0468 (mobile & WhatsApp) · 050 146 2674
- Email: auh@wordcraft.ae
Legal translation for Abu Dhabi authorities
Abu Dhabi has its own judicial system, the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD), and many transactions run through the TAMM platform. The Hamdan Street team knows how these authorities expect names, stamps and court terms to appear, which matters for court filings, family cases, power-of-attorney drafts and company documents for the Abu Dhabi licensing authority. Tell us who will receive the translation and we format it for them.
Visiting the tower
You will find us in central Abu Dhabi, up on the 17th floor of Al Ghaith Tower (Office 1760). Most Abu Dhabi customers never come in, though. They send a photo on WhatsApp, get a written quote in 10–30 minutes, pay by secure link and receive the translation as a final file online. If we need the original, we collect it free in Abu Dhabi city and agree the collection slot for your area when you order.
Arabic–English is the most common pair at Hamdan Street, but the office also handles Urdu, Hindi, Malayalam, Tagalog, French, Russian, Chinese and the rest of our 150+ languages. Every certified translation carries the stamp and signature of an MOJ-certified legal translator, the first thing Abu Dhabi courts and departments look for.
Directions, the areas we cover and the office's 129 Google reviews are on the Abu Dhabi Hamdan Street office page.
Documents our Hamdan Street translators handle most
- Court judgments, statements of claim and family-court papers for ADJD
- Birth, marriage and divorce certificates for family residency files
- Degree certificates and transcripts for equivalency and school admissions
- MOAs, board resolutions and commercial contracts for Abu Dhabi companies
- Medical reports and insurance documents
When the translated document also needs notarization or MOFA attestation, the same Abu Dhabi team arranges it, so one office handles the file from start to finish.
Local Authorities That Accept Our Translations in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi runs its own judicial department and its own licensing bodies, and each one receives translated documents in its own way. Our Hamdan Street team prepares translations for these offices every week:
| Authority | Documents we translate for it | Working language |
|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) courts and notaries | Judgments, pleadings, powers of attorney, contracts | Arabic |
| ADGM Courts | Arabic documents that must be filed in English | English |
| Abu Dhabi Police, including traffic licensing | Foreign driving licenses, police reports | Arabic |
| Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) and schools | School records, transfer certificates | Arabic or English, as the school asks |
| Department of Health (DOH) | Degrees, transcripts and experience letters for professional licensing | As the licensing file requires |
| ICP, banks and free zones | Residence and family visa papers, statements, company documents | Mostly Arabic |
Many of these applications start on the TAMM platform, and each authority confirms its rules when you apply. Tell us who will receive the document and we prepare it in that office's format. Directions to the office are on our Abu Dhabi branch page.
What Abu Dhabi’s Official Sources Say About Language
Abu Dhabi has two court systems and two notary channels, and they do not all use the same language. These points come from the authorities’ own pages, read in October 2026:
| Where your document goes | Language rule | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi courts (ADJD) | Arabic is the official language of the courts. If you are not fluent in Arabic, ADJD coordinates an interpreter for the hearing, and you can request one in advance | ADJD FAQs |
| ADJD notary public | A non-Arabic document should be translated by a certified translator with a valid licence card attached; a document issued outside the UAE must be MOFA-attested | ADJD Notarisation Guidance Manual, July 2023 |
| ADJD English Notary Services Bureau (launched October 2023) | Contracts, powers of attorney, declarations and company documents can be notarized in English, and English documents are accepted as is. An Arabic translation may sometimes be required, depending on the transaction or the beneficiary’s request | ADJD English Notary Services Bureau |
| ADGM Courts | All proceedings are conducted in English, and documents are submitted in English | ADGM Courts FAQs |
| ADJD Human Rights Office complaints | The complaint must be in Arabic or English; the office does not translate, and certified translation services can be used | ADJD FAQs |
In practice: Arabic for the onshore courts, English for ADGM, and either one for the English notary bureau. If you are unsure which applies, tell us where the document is going and we will ask the right questions before we translate.
Al Ain, Mussafah and the Areas We Serve
Wordcraft has one office in the emirate of Abu Dhabi: Office 1760, 17th floor, Al Ghaith Tower, Hamdan Street. Customers across the emirate are served from that office, in person or online, including Abu Dhabi island, Al Reem Island, Khalifa City, Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Mussafah and the industrial areas, Yas and Saadiyat, and Al Dhafra.
Al Ain: we do not have an office in Al Ain. Al Ain customers are served by the Abu Dhabi office in Al Ghaith Tower: send clear scans on WhatsApp or email, get your quote and receive the certified translation as a final file. If the receiving office needs to see an original or a printed copy, we tell you before you order and agree how to handle it.
Mussafah and company files: many Mussafah businesses need contracts, MOAs, licences and labour or court papers translated. Send the file on WhatsApp with the name of the receiving authority and we quote from Hamdan Street.
Arabic to English Translation in Abu Dhabi
Arabic to English translation in Abu Dhabi is mostly about UAE documents leaving the country. A foreign lawyer or insurer wants an Abu Dhabi judgment or police report in English; a bank abroad wants the Arabic tenancy contract or title deed; an embassy wants the UAE birth or marriage certificate; a visa officer in another country wants the Arabic salary certificate. Our MOJ-licensed legal translators work in both directions with the same certification, so the English version is accepted by UAE offices and can go on to MOFA attestation if it will be used abroad. The Arabic ↔ English legal translation page covers this pair in detail.
Most Requested Documents in Abu Dhabi
Government employers, energy companies and hospitals shape what Abu Dhabi residents bring us. Licensing and family files dominate:
- Degree certificates and transcripts for DOH licensing, teaching posts and equivalency
- Birth certificates and marriage certificates when a family joins a sponsor in the capital
- Foreign driving licenses for Abu Dhabi Police traffic licensing
- ADJD judgments, police reports and evidence
- Employment, tenancy and supply contracts, and medical reports for insurers and employers
The full list sits on the document translation page.
What Decides the Cost
We do not publish fixed prices, because two Abu Dhabi files are rarely the same. The cost of a legal translation depends on:
- The language pair (Arabic–English or one of our 150+ other languages)
- The length of the document and how many pages carry stamps, tables or handwriting
- The subject matter, such as a court judgment, a technical contract or a medical report
- Your deadline
- Whether the file also needs MOFA attestation or notarization, and how many certified copies you need
Government fees, such as MOFA or ADJD notary fees, are payable at cost. We confirm the exact fee and our service charge in writing before any work begins.
What Abu Dhabi Customers Say
From Google reviews of our Abu Dhabi office (shortened; first names only):
“Had our company documents translated with Wordcraft. Service was excellent…” — Mahmoud, September 2026
“I strongly recommend WORDCRAFT for translation and attestation services in the UAE (in particular my service was provided in Abu Dhabi)…” — Everardo, February 2025
“…an exceptional legal translator. I highly recommend Saeed for any legal translation needs.” — Sayyid, December 2024
More reviews and directions are on the Abu Dhabi office page.
Contact Our Abu Dhabi Office
- Address: Office 1760, 17th floor, Al Ghaith Tower, Hamdan Street, Abu Dhabi
- Call: +971 50 616 0468 · 050 146 2674
- WhatsApp: Message the Abu Dhabi office
- Email: auh@wordcraft.ae
- Hours: Monday–Friday 8:30 AM–7:00 PM · Saturday 9:00 AM–2:00 PM · Sunday closed
- Office page: Wordcraft Abu Dhabi, Al Ghaith Tower
If the translated document will be used abroad, see MOFA attestation in Abu Dhabi. For Dubai authorities, see our legal translation services in Dubai.
Official Sources
- Abu Dhabi Judicial Department: English Notary Services Bureau
- Abu Dhabi Judicial Department: FAQs (courts, interpretation, notary in English)
- ADGM Courts: FAQs (language of proceedings)
- UAE Ministry of Justice: registration of legal translators
More Questions About Legal Translation in Abu Dhabi
Can I use a translation from your Abu Dhabi office at a Dubai court or authority?
Yes. The stamp of an MOJ-licensed legal translator is recognized across the UAE, whichever branch prepared the translation. The receiving office still confirms its own requirements.
Do you translate for ADGM in English?
Yes. Arabic documents go into English for ADGM filings and transactions, and English documents go into Arabic for the onshore Abu Dhabi courts.
Do you serve Al Ain and Al Dhafra?
There is no Wordcraft office in Al Ain or Al Dhafra. Customers there order from the Hamdan Street branch, mostly online. Collection does not cover Al Ain or Al Dhafra, so originals come to us by courier or at the Abu Dhabi office, and we confirm the options in your quote.
Where exactly is the Abu Dhabi office?
Office 1760, 17th floor, Al Ghaith Tower, Hamdan Street. Call or WhatsApp +971 50 616 0468. It is open Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM and Saturday until 2:00 PM.
Do you translate documents for DOH licensing?
Yes, mainly degrees, transcripts, experience letters and good-standing certificates. DOH sets the licensing requirements, so check your application checklist; we match the translation to it.
Can you translate Abu Dhabi documents into languages other than English?
Yes. Arabic judgments, certificates and contracts can be translated into 150+ languages, for example Urdu or Malayalam for a family back home, or French for a European authority.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have a legal translation office in Abu Dhabi?
Yes. Wordcraft has a translation office in Abu Dhabi and offers pickup and delivery across the emirate. Call +971 50 616 0468.
Is your Abu Dhabi legal translation MOJ-certified?
Yes. All Wordcraft legal translations in Abu Dhabi are certified by the UAE Ministry of Justice (MOJ) and accepted by courts, government and notaries.
How fast is legal translation in Abu Dhabi?
Timing depends on the document and its length — tell us your deadline and we confirm what is possible before we start.
What is a certified legal translation in Abu Dhabi?
It is a complete translation stamped and signed by a legal translator licensed by the UAE Ministry of Justice. For notary services, ADJD asks that a non-Arabic document be translated by a certified translator with a valid licence card attached. Wordcraft’s Abu Dhabi translations are MOJ-certified and prepared in the format the receiving office expects.
Do Abu Dhabi courts accept documents in English?
The onshore Abu Dhabi courts run by ADJD use Arabic, which ADJD describes as the official language of the courts, so foreign-language papers are normally translated into Arabic. ADGM Courts are different: they conduct proceedings in English and ask for documents in English, so Arabic papers are translated into English for them.
Can I notarize an English document in Abu Dhabi without translating it?
Often, yes. ADJD’s English Notary Services Bureau, launched in October 2023, notarizes contracts, powers of attorney, declarations and company documents in English and accepts English documents as is. ADJD also says an Arabic translation may sometimes be required, depending on the transaction or the beneficiary’s request, so check before you book.
Does a document issued abroad need attestation before translation?
For ADJD notary services, yes. ADJD’s July 2023 guidance manual says a document issued outside the UAE must be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Wordcraft can submit the MOFA attestation and then prepare the certified translation, so the file reaches the notary in the right order.
Do you serve Mussafah, Khalifa City and Al Reem Island?
Yes, from our only office in the emirate, at Al Ghaith Tower on Hamdan Street. Most customers in Mussafah, Khalifa City, Mohammed Bin Zayed City and Al Reem Island send scans on WhatsApp, approve the written quote and receive the certified translation as a final file. You are also welcome to visit the office.
How much does legal translation cost in Abu Dhabi?
It depends on the language pair, the length of the document, the subject matter, your deadline and whether you also need attestation or notarization. Government fees are payable at cost. We confirm the exact fee and our service charge in writing before any work begins, so there are no surprises.
Can ADJD provide an interpreter at my court hearing?
Yes. ADJD says that if you are not fluent in Arabic it coordinates an interpreter for the court session, and you can request one in advance through an electronic request. That covers spoken interpretation in the hearing. Written documents you file still need a certified translation, which is what Wordcraft prepares.
What do I need to send to get a quote?
Send clear scans or photos of every page, front and back, including stamps and handwriting. Add a passport copy so names match exactly, the name of the authority that will receive the translation, and your deadline. With that, the Abu Dhabi team confirms the language pair, format, timing and cost in writing.
Can you arrange notarization and attestation after the translation?
Yes. Wordcraft is not a notary or a government office, but we arrange the steps around your translation: we submit MOFA attestation for documents that need it and arrange notarization with the ADJD notary when a power of attorney, declaration or contract has to be notarized. One Abu Dhabi team follows the file throughout.
Last updated: October 2026
