How do I set up DEWA (electricity and water) as a new tenant?
After your Ejari is issued, apply on the DEWA app or website with your Emirates ID, Ejari number and DEWA premises number. You pay a refundable deposit - AED 2,000 for an apartment or AED 4,000 for a villa - plus a small activation fee of around AED 110. Supply is usually connected within about 24 hours.
Rules and eligibility criteria change — confirm the current position with the relevant authority before acting. This is general information, not legal advice.
Figures here are indicative as of July 2026 and set by third parties (government, banks, developers) — confirm the current amount before relying on it.
