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Cost of Making a Will in Dubai: Fees and Totals (2026)
Cost of making a will in Dubai for expats: Blanket's fee plus ADJD, ADGM or Dubai Courts fees, single and mirror will totals, translation and later changes.
Written byAnton PirinenFounder & CEO of Blanket
Key Takeaways
- With Blanket and standard ADJD registration, a will costs from AED 1,749 in total for one person and from AED 3,099 for a couple with mirror wills
- That total has two parts: Blanket's preparation fee and the registry's fee, which is paid separately to the authority
- Blanket's preparation fee starts from AED 799 for one person and from AED 1,199 for mirror wills. Standard ADJD registration adds AED 950 for each will
- The ADGM route adds USD 155 per will, paid to ADGM, on top of the AED 950 ADJD fee
- On the Dubai Courts route through a private notary, outside fees are around AED 3,000 per will, confirmed with the notary once your document is ready
- Arabic translation, where your route needs it, is part of Blanket's fee and is not charged on top
More than 4,000 UAE wills prepared. From AED 799, authority fees paid separately.
See my exact priceWhat is the total cost of making a will in Dubai?
With Blanket and standard ADJD registration, making a will in Dubai costs from AED 1,749 in total for one person and from AED 3,099 for a couple with mirror wills. On the ADGM route, add USD 155 per will. On the Dubai Courts route through a private notary, the total is around AED 3,799 for one person and around AED 7,199 for mirror wills.
| Will and route | Blanket fee, from | Authority fees | Total, from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single will, ADJD | AED 799 | AED 950 | AED 1,749 |
| Mirror wills, ADJD | AED 1,199 | AED 1,900 (AED 950 per will) | AED 3,099 |
| Single will, ADGM | AED 799 | USD 155 to ADGM, on top of the AED 950 ADJD fee | AED 1,749 plus USD 155 |
| Mirror wills, ADGM | AED 1,199 | USD 155 per will to ADGM, on top of the AED 950 ADJD fee per will | AED 3,099 plus USD 155 per will |
| Single will, Dubai Courts through a private notary | AED 799 | Around AED 3,000 | Around AED 3,799 |
| Mirror wills, Dubai Courts through a private notary | AED 1,199 | Around AED 6,000 | Around AED 7,199 |
The ADJD totals use standard registration. The cost has two parts: the preparation fee and the registry's own fee, which is paid separately to the authority.
ADJD also lists a special registration at AED 2,500, so confirm which service applies to you before you budget.
This is general information about published UAE fees and rules, not legal advice on your case. Blanket is a UAE estate-planning platform that prepares wills online, with review by trained experts. The registry decides whether a will is registered.
| Registration route | Authority fee per will | Paid to |
|---|---|---|
| Standard ADJD registration | AED 950 | ADJD |
| Special ADJD registration | AED 2,500 | ADJD |
| ADGM notary route | USD 155 to ADGM, on top of the AED 950 ADJD fee | ADGM and ADJD |
| Dubai Courts through a private notary | Around AED 3,000, confirmed with the notary once your document is ready | The notary and Dubai Courts |
Blanket's prices are starting prices. Your exact fee shows at checkout. A couple pays the authority fee once for each of the two wills.
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How much are the court and notary fees, and who are they paid to?
ADJD publishes two fees for registering a civil will. Standard registration costs AED 950 and special registration costs AED 2,500. You pay this fee to ADJD, separately from Blanket's fee.
Each will is registered separately. A couple with two wills therefore pays the ADJD fee twice.
On the ADGM notary route, ADGM charges USD 155 per will. You pay this on top of the AED 950 ADJD fee, not instead of it.
On the Dubai Courts route, a private notary handles the will. Outside fees for the private notary and court are around AED 3,000 per will, or around AED 6,000 for two wills. The amount is confirmed with the notary once your document is ready.
The ADJD and ADGM amounts are published fees, and they can change. Check the live fee on the ADJD Civil Family Court page before you file. For the full ADJD process, see our ADJD will registration guide.
Is Arabic translation included or extra?
It is included. Blanket's fee covers the Arabic translation that your chosen filing needs, and Blanket arranges it.
On the ADGM route, the will is in Arabic and English, certified by a Ministry of Justice licensed legal translator. Blanket supports this route.
What do I pay with Blanket compared with going to the authority myself?
If you go to the authority yourself, you still pay the same authority fee. Standard ADJD registration is AED 950 per will. On the ADGM route, ADGM also charges USD 155 per will. Blanket's fee is the extra amount.
You can prepare a will yourself, use Blanket or use a lawyer. In each case, preparation is separate from the ADJD fee.
Blanket's fee covers:
- preparing your documents
- expert review of your answers and documents
- Arabic translation where your filing needs it
- registration guidance for ADJD
- on the ADGM route, preparing and submitting the filing and keeping you updated through notarisation
- on the Dubai Courts route, coordinating your registration with the private notary
The Blanket Guarantee applies to ADJD will registration. Check its terms before you buy.
For couples whose wills mirror each other, mirror wills start from AED 1,199. Two individual wills would start from AED 799 each, so the mirror price is lower at starting prices.
How are later changes to a will handled and paid for?
If a changed or replacement will has to be registered again, any new registration fee is set by the authority. Check its live fee before you file. Ask the Blanket team by chat or at hello@blanket.ae what a change would cost on Blanket's side.
Does switching registration route change the cost?
Yes. The ADGM route adds USD 155 per will to the AED 950 ADJD fee. On the Dubai Courts route through a private notary, you pay outside fees of around AED 3,000 per will instead. It costs more, and usually takes 2 to 3 days once your documents are ready. It is open to non-Muslim residents and non-residents. Blanket's preparation fee starts at the same figures on each route.
The ADGM route has its own eligibility rules. The published conditions are:
- you are non-Muslim
- you are aged 21 or over
- you own assets in the UAE
Check the current ADGM identity and entry document requirements before you apply.
For the steps on each route, see how to register a will in Dubai.
What about DIFC and Dubai Courts wills?
DIFC and Dubai Courts also register wills, and each sets its own fees. A DIFC Full Will costs AED 10,000 for one person or AED 15,000 for mirror wills. Dubai Courts publishes AED 2,000 to attest a non-Muslim will, plus AED 20 in Knowledge and Innovation fees. Through a private notary, as on Blanket's route, outside fees are around AED 3,000 per will. Check the current fee before you budget.
| Registry | Published authority fee | Blanket route? |
|---|---|---|
| ADJD civil will | AED 950 per will for standard registration | Yes |
| ADGM notary route | USD 155 to ADGM, on top of the AED 950 ADJD fee, per will | Yes |
| DIFC | Full Will AED 10,000 single, AED 15,000 mirror. Limited-purpose wills from AED 5,000 | Not currently |
| Dubai Courts | AED 2,000 per non-Muslim will, plus AED 20 Knowledge and Innovation fees. A data-entry fee can also apply. Around AED 3,000 in total through a private notary | Yes, through a private notary |
Each registry also has its own eligibility, process and court after death. ADGM does not provide probate, for example. UAE applications go to the ADJD Wills and Probate Office.
Blanket prepares wills for the ADJD, ADGM and Dubai Courts routes described above. DIFC wills are not currently available through Blanket. For the full picture, see wills in Dubai compared and our DIFC wills guide.
What are the steps, and when do you pay each fee?
- Complete the assessment.
- Pay Blanket's preparation fee. An expert then prepares your documents.
- Choose the ADJD route, or the ADGM or Dubai Courts route if you are eligible.
- Blanket arranges the Arabic translation your filing needs.
- Pay the authority fee to the authority when it asks for it during registration.
Blanket has prepared more than 4,000 UAE wills. You can see the current prices on the will page.
Prepare your will from AED 799, authority fees paid separately
See my exact priceFrequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to make a will in Dubai in total?
With Blanket and standard ADJD registration, from AED 1,749 for one person and from AED 3,099 for mirror wills. That is Blanket's fee from AED 799 or AED 1,199, plus AED 950 per will paid to ADJD. The ADGM route adds USD 155 per will, paid to ADGM.
Do mirror wills cost less than two single wills?
At starting prices, yes. Mirror wills start from AED 1,199, while two individual wills start from AED 799 each. The ADJD fee of AED 950 is still paid for each of the two wills.
Is Arabic translation extra when I make a will with Blanket?
No. The Arabic translation your filing needs is part of Blanket's fee. Blanket arranges it for you.
Do I pay the ADJD or ADGM fee to Blanket or to the authority?
You pay it to the authority, separately from Blanket's preparation fee. The AED 950 fee goes to ADJD. On the ADGM route, ADGM also charges USD 155 per will, which you pay to ADGM.
How are changes to my will paid for later?
If the changed will has to be registered again, any new registration fee is set by the authority, so check its live fee before you file. Ask the Blanket team what a change would cost on Blanket's side.
Does Blanket prepare DIFC or Dubai Courts wills?
Blanket prepares wills for the Dubai Courts route through a private notary, with outside fees of around AED 3,000 per will. DIFC wills are not currently available through Blanket.