Making a will in the UAE – especially for non‑Muslim expatriates – ensures your assets, guardianship wishes, and estate planning are respected and not left to default Sharia rules or court discretion. A properly drafted and registered UAE will can cover bank accounts, end‑of‑service and insurance benefits, investments, and personal belongings, avoid joint accounts being frozen for long periods, and clearly appoint guardians, executors, and beneficiaries. Today, non‑Muslims can choose between several recognised will‑registration routes – including Dubai Courts, Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court, DIFC Wills Service, and ADGM Wills Service – many of which now allow secure online/video registration and can even cover worldwide assets, while Muslims can put in place Sharia‑compliant wills for up to one‑third of their estate and guardianship. Because wording and structure are crucial for validity, and because your UAE will must work alongside any will in your home country, taking tailored legal advice is the safest way to protect your family and ensure your wishes are implemented with minimum cost, delay, and stress.