{"id":6897,"date":"2022-12-07T06:23:36","date_gmt":"2022-12-07T06:23:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/?p=6897"},"modified":"2024-09-11T06:22:27","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T06:22:27","slug":"dubai-electricity-and-water-authority-govart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-electricity-and-water-authority-govart","title":{"rendered":"Guide To Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setting up the water and electricity connection is usually one of the primary responsibilities of every person when shifting from one place to another in the UAE. So whether you are a new resident in the UAE or simply shifting to a new place, you must note that Dubai&#8217;s water and electricity connections are facilitated by the Dubai Electricity And Water Authority, popularly known as DEWA. Keep reading below to learn more about DEWA Dubai, how to get a DEWA connection and other relevant information.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&#8217;s get exploring!<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_40 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-6a04ea231e129\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 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Authority (DEWA)\">About Dubai Electricity And Water Authority (DEWA)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-electricity-and-water-authority-govart\/#Services_Offered_By_DEWA\" title=\"Services Offered By DEWA\">Services Offered By DEWA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-electricity-and-water-authority-govart\/#Shams_Dubai\" title=\"Shams Dubai\">Shams Dubai<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-electricity-and-water-authority-govart\/#Electric_Vehicle_Charging_Stations_EV_Green_Charger\" title=\"Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EV Green Charger)\">Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EV Green Charger)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-electricity-and-water-authority-govart\/#DEWA_Customer_Service\" title=\"DEWA Customer Service\">DEWA Customer Service<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-electricity-and-water-authority-govart\/#DEWA_Academy\" title=\"DEWA Academy\">DEWA Academy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-electricity-and-water-authority-govart\/#DEWA_For_Builders\" title=\"DEWA For Builders\">DEWA For Builders<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-electricity-and-water-authority-govart\/#How_To_Get_A_DEWA_Connection\" title=\"How To Get A DEWA Connection?\">How To Get A DEWA Connection?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-electricity-and-water-authority-govart\/#Documents_Required\" title=\"Documents Required\">Documents Required<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-electricity-and-water-authority-govart\/#Important_Terms_Explained\" title=\"Important Terms Explained\">Important Terms Explained<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-electricity-and-water-authority-govart\/#What_is_The_Premise_Number_In_DEWA\" title=\"What is The Premise Number In DEWA?\">What is The Premise Number In DEWA?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-electricity-and-water-authority-govart\/#What_Is_Ejari\" title=\"What Is Ejari?\">What Is Ejari?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-electricity-and-water-authority-govart\/#Fees_Involved\" title=\"Fees Involved\">Fees Involved<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-electricity-and-water-authority-govart\/#How_Do_I_Pay_DEWA_ChargesBills\" title=\"How Do I Pay DEWA Charges\/Bills?\">How Do I Pay DEWA Charges\/Bills?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-electricity-and-water-authority-govart\/#Understanding_The_DEWA_Bill\" title=\"Understanding The DEWA Bill\">Understanding The DEWA Bill<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-electricity-and-water-authority-govart\/#Procedures_For_Cancellation\" title=\"Procedures For Cancellation\">Procedures For Cancellation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-electricity-and-water-authority-govart\/#Contacting_DEWA\" title=\"Contacting DEWA\">Contacting DEWA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-electricity-and-water-authority-govart\/#Frequently_Asked_Question_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-electricity-and-water-authority-govart\/#How_much_is_DEWA_per_month_in_Dubai\" title=\"How much is DEWA per month in Dubai?\">How much is DEWA per month in Dubai?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-electricity-and-water-authority-govart\/#How_do_I_check_my_monthly_DEWA_bill\" title=\"How do I check my monthly DEWA bill?\">How do I check my monthly DEWA bill?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-electricity-and-water-authority-govart\/#How_can_I_see_my_bill_online\" title=\"How can I see my bill online?\">How can I see my bill online?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-electricity-and-water-authority-govart\/#Who_owns_DEWA_Dubai\" title=\"Who owns DEWA Dubai?\">Who owns DEWA Dubai?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-electricity-and-water-authority-govart\/#What_is_DEWAs_purpose\" title=\"What is DEWA&#039;s purpose?\">What is DEWA&#039;s purpose?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-electricity-and-water-authority-govart\/#Is_DEWA_government_or_private\" title=\"Is DEWA government or private?\">Is DEWA government or private?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-electricity-and-water-authority-govart\/#What_is_included_in_DEWA\" title=\"What is included in DEWA?\">What is included in DEWA?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-electricity-and-water-authority-govart\/#How_much_is_DEWA_in_Dubai\" title=\"How much is DEWA in Dubai?\">How much is DEWA in Dubai?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Dubai_Electricity_And_Water_Authority_DEWA\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About Dubai Electricity And Water Authority (DEWA)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6899 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Dubai-Electricity-And-Water-Authority.jpg\" alt=\"About Dubai Electricity And Water Authority\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Dubai-Electricity-And-Water-Authority.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Dubai-Electricity-And-Water-Authority-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Dubai-Electricity-And-Water-Authority-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DEWA, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, is an administrative corporation instituted in January 1992 by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/sheikh-mohammed-bin-rashid-al-maktoum-misart\">Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum<\/a> to facilitate collaboration between the electricity and the water department that operated independently earlier. After this merger, the operations of both these departments streamlined tremendously and presently, DEWA Dubai is one of the most promising and influential utility service providers globally.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, according to a<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> report<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, DEWA Dubai attended over eight lakhs clients in 2018 with a satisfaction rating of roughly 95%. And the DEWA customer care services are immensely comprehensive to keep their clients delighted. Besides, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority also accomplished top global rankings in 2018 and 2019.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Services_Offered_By_DEWA\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Services Offered By DEWA<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6900 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Services-Offered-By-DEWA.jpg\" alt=\"Services Offered By DEWA\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Services-Offered-By-DEWA.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Services-Offered-By-DEWA-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Services-Offered-By-DEWA-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dubai Electricity And Water Authority (DEWA)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers its assistance to both individual residents and commercial organizations. Below are some prominent services offered by DEWA.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Activation of Electricity\/Water (Move In)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">De-Activation of Electricity\/Water (Move Out)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DEWA Bill payment and enquiries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transfer of Electricity\/Water (Move To)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shams_Dubai\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shams Dubai<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shams Dubai is a prominent initiative undertaken by the Dubai Electricity And Water Authority (DEWA) to promote solar energy and urge people to shift towards sustainable living. Moreover, following the<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Executive Council Registration 46 of 2014<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the primary aim of introducing Shams was to make Dubai one of the most sustainable cities globally. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, under this initiative, homeowners can readily attach their Photovoltaic (PV) solar systems to the DEWA grid, which helps them store excess electricity generated to the grid and save utility expenses. However, note that solar panel installation is usually a lengthy process in the following stages.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Stage 1<\/strong> : Getting a No Objection Certificate (NOC)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Stage 2<\/strong> : Obtaining Design Approval<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Stage 3<\/strong> : Review and Connection<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Stage 4<\/strong> : Generation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People planning to avail of this facility can hire professional contractors or use the DEWA login option using their credentials. And when switching to solar under the DEWA initiative, you must pay <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AED 1,500<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the DEWA bill check as a connection fee.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Electric_Vehicle_Charging_Stations_EV_Green_Charger\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EV Green Charger)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6901 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Electric-Vehicle-Charging-Stations.jpg\" alt=\"Electric Vehicle Charging Stations\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Electric-Vehicle-Charging-Stations.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Electric-Vehicle-Charging-Stations-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Electric-Vehicle-Charging-Stations-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complying with the nation&#8217;s green regulations, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DEWA Dubai <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">also provides electrical vehicle (EV) charging facilities. Furthermore, starting in 2018, the water and electricity board installed more than <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200 EV Green Charger stations<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> across Dubai to promote sustainable transport and reduce carbon footprints from the planet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DEWA_Customer_Service\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DEWA Customer Service<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dubai Electricity And Water Authority (DEWA) customer support and customer care centres are strategically located across the Emirates, where highly-qualified professionals can address their grievances. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, to get your water or electricity services on your property, you can request activation through DEWA Customer Care Centre by calling on 04-6019999 anytime during the day or emailing the authorities at customercare@dewa.gov.ae.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DEWA_Academy\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DEWA Academy<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6902 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DEWA-Academy.jpg\" alt=\"DEWA Academy\" width=\"1040\" height=\"867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DEWA-Academy.jpg 1040w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DEWA-Academy-300x250.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DEWA-Academy-1024x854.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DEWA-Academy-768x640.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1040px) 100vw, 1040px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dubai Electricity And Water Authority (DEWA) is one of the few institutes that offer vocational training courses to interested candidates. In addition, the<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> DEWA academy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> aims to provide various jobs across departments and has collaborated with the UK&#8217;s Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC) for better training.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And after the training completion, students also get to join training in diverse domains like production, transmission and energy distribution. So any person aspiring to work with Dubai Electricity And Water Authority can apply for these vocational training courses on the official website and complete the DEWA registration under the &#8216;Student&#8217; section&#8217;.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DEWA_For_Builders\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DEWA For Builders<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dubai&#8217;s water and electricity authority even offers assistance to builders by administering NOCs (No-Objection Certificates). Moreover, the DEWA board is also accountable for supplying water and electricity to newly constructed or under-construction projects.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Get_A_DEWA_Connection\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How To Get A DEWA Connection?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting a DEWA connection is a seamless task. Here are the steps you must follow to obtain a DEWA connection.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the online DEWA website (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dewa.gov.ae<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and fill out the registration form online<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upload the required documents on the website.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make the DEWA connection payment and security deposit, and you will get a water and electricity connection under their name.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Required\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Documents Required<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some important documents you must submit for DEWA registration.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Title deeds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tenancy contract<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copies of passports of both tenant and landlord<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Terms_Explained\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Important Terms Explained<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is a brief explanation of the important terms you will come across during your DEWA registration.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_The_Premise_Number_In_DEWA\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is The Premise Number In DEWA?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The premise number refers to a unique digit found at the entrance gate of the tenancy property.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Ejari\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is Ejari?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ejari differs a bit from the Premise number, and upon choosing a rental property in Dubai, you must register it with the land department. This registration number given by the land department is known as Ejari.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fees_Involved\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fees Involved<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The applicants must pay the DEWA fees to activate water and electricity services. Also, note that the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">activation fee<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is AED 110 for small areas with a security deposit of AED 2,000 for apartments and AED 4,000 for villas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Pay_DEWA_ChargesBills\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Do I Pay DEWA Charges\/Bills?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When speaking of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DEWA bill payment<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you get numerous options, including making an online payment of the DEWA Bill directly on the water and electricity authority&#8217;s website. Moreover, you can also make payments via credit cards or the MPay application. Likewise, you can also make payments through your authorized banking partner.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_The_DEWA_Bill\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding The DEWA Bill<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The DEWA bill comprises expenses for electricity, water, sewerage and accommodation costs. Also, note that while the landlords bear the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">accommodation charges<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, tenants must also pay 5%. In addition, the Dubai Electricity And Water Authority (DEWA) charges the following per-unit rates:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water \u2013 AED 3 fils\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Electricity \u2013 AED 23 fils\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sewerage \u2013 AED 0.5 fils<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedures_For_Cancellation\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Procedures For Cancellation<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customers can readily visit the DEWA customer care centre to cancel their DEWA account. Besides, you also have an option to online cancellation of your DEWA account by visiting the official website and applying for online cancellation of your account. And if you wish to get a<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clearance certificate<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you must pay a charge of AED 50 plus VAT and remain entitled to get a security deposit refund if you submit the original payment receipt.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contacting_DEWA\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contacting DEWA<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some ways you can contact the Dubai Electricity And Water authorities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Website<\/strong> :<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dewa.gov.ae<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Customer Care Centre, Billing Enquiries<\/strong> : +971-4-601-9999<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Emergency Call Centre due to technical issues<\/strong> : 991<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Email<\/strong> : customercare@dewa.gov.ae\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Fax<\/strong> : +971-4-324-8111<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>More Useful Articles for You :<\/strong><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 97.0874%; height: 238px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 59px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 49.4382%; height: 59px;\" width=\"301\"><strong>UAE VAT Registration Online<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 49.4382%; height: 59px;\" width=\"301\"><strong><a 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\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_check_my_monthly_DEWA_bill\"><\/span>How do I check my monthly DEWA bill?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can log in to DEWA's Customer eServices Portal to check your DEWA bill. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_see_my_bill_online\"><\/span>How can I see my bill online?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can visit the official Dubai Electricity And Water Authority website to check your bills online. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card 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