Certified Legal Translation on Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
The Short Answer
Al Maryah Island is Abu Dhabi’s financial district and the home of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), its courts and its financial regulator, the FSRA, along with banks, asset managers, law firms and Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. If you work there and need a certified legal translation, our office is on the neighbouring Al Reem Island (Office 3103, Tamouh Tower, Marina Square), a short drive across the bridge.
Send your document on WhatsApp or by email, get a fixed quote, and receive the translation signed and stamped by an MOJ-licensed translator as a PDF, with stamped hard copies for collection or delivery. We do not have an office on Al Maryah Island itself. Prices start from AED 80 per 200-word page (excl. 5% VAT).
Why Translation Works Differently on Al Maryah Island
ADGM is a common-law jurisdiction that works in English. Its registration authority and its courts accept English documents, and Arabic documents filed there usually need an English translation. The rest of Abu Dhabi, including ministries, notaries, banks’ onshore operations and the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, works in Arabic. Many files on the island cross that line, and that is where most translation work comes from.
Under the 2018 memorandum between the ADGM Courts and the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, an ADGM judgment enforced onshore carries an executory formula in Arabic. Under the January 2025 memorandum with Dubai Courts, the creditor files a certified copy of the judgment translated into Arabic. See onshore vs DIFC and ADGM courts.
What We Translate for Al Maryah Island Firms
Corporate and fund documents
Articles, shareholder resolutions, fund documents and offering materials, registers and good-standing certificates, translated Arabic to English for ADGM filings or English to Arabic for onshore use. See board resolution translation.
Transaction documents
Share purchase and shareholders’ agreements, facility agreements and powers of attorney, often prepared bilingually when an onshore party or a notary is involved. See joint venture agreement translation.
Court and enforcement files
ADGM judgments and arbitral awards for onshore enforcement, and onshore Arabic judgments or evidence for ADGM proceedings. See arbitration award translation.
Financial and regulatory documents
Audited accounts, compliance policies and correspondence with regulators. See financial translation.
Medical reports
Reports and invoices from Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and other hospitals for insurers, employers and embassies. See medical report translation for insurance.
Interpreting
Legal interpreters for board meetings, signings and hearings, in person or remotely. See interpreting services.
Which Language Each Authority Needs
| Where the document goes | Working language | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| ADGM Registration Authority and FSRA | English | English translation of Arabic or other-language documents |
| ADGM Courts | English | English translation of Arabic evidence |
| Abu Dhabi Judicial Department and notary | Arabic | Certified Arabic translation of every non-Arabic document |
| Federal ministries and MOFA attestation | Arabic | Attest first, then certified Arabic translation |
| Onshore enforcement of an ADGM judgment | Arabic | Judgment with the Arabic executory formula; certified Arabic translation as required |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have an office on Al Maryah Island?
No. Our office is on the neighbouring Al Reem Island (Tamouh Tower, Marina Square). We serve Al Maryah Island online, with collection or delivery of stamped copies.
Do Abu Dhabi courts accept translations of ADGM documents?
Onshore courts work in Arabic, so ADGM documents are filed with a certified Arabic translation by an MOJ-licensed translator, which is what we provide.
Can you handle urgent transaction documents?
Yes. Tell us the signing or filing date when you send the file; urgent work is priced on request and we confirm the delivery time before starting.
Do you sign NDAs?
Yes. Transaction and fund documents can be covered by an NDA. See AI tools and document confidentiality.
How much does it cost?
From AED 80 per 200-word page for Arabic and English, AED 100 for French, AED 150 for German, Italian or Turkish, and AED 250 for other languages such as Chinese, Russian or Urdu (all excl. 5% VAT). Urgent work is priced on request, and large files receive discounts. Regular corporate clients can use monthly retainer pricing.
Disclaimer
This article is general information about translation services and is not legal advice. ADGM, FSRA and onshore authorities set their own document requirements; check them before you submit.
Order Your Translation From Al Maryah Island
Send your document now for a fixed quote. For more on our neighbourhood, see our Al Reem Island page and the Abu Dhabi legal translation guide. Smart World Legal Translation is led by Dr. Hani Elimam (MOJ-licensed translator, AIIC member), has translated legal documents since 2014 and is rated 4.8/5 on Google. Send your documents on WhatsApp (+971 54 360 8305), email info@swlt.ae, or use our contact page.