When moving to Dubai, the first thing you need is utility connections. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is the official utility service provider in the Emirate. After getting an electricity and water connection, the first DEWA bill may require some understanding. Therefore, understanding your DEWA bill in Dubai becomes essential.
Here’s everything you need to know about your DEWA bill and learn what each page of the DEWA bill means.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR DEWA BILL ONLINE
Since Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) have taken the initiative towards sustainability, they have launched green bills sent to consumers via email as part of DEWA’s smart living initiatives. After applying for the account, you receive a monthly energy bill with all the details, such as account number, consumption, charges and other fees.
Here is a detailed Dubai Electricity & Water Authority Bill explanation page-wise.
Page 1: Bill Summary and Account Details
The first page of the DEWA bill includes your account number, invoice number, month and period. When understanding your DEWA bill, the first page is of utmost importance. It includes the following details:
- Invoice date, month, period and DEWA VAT number at the top
- Account number, type, premises types and premises number on the left side
- Business partner name, collective account number and customer VAT number on the left
- Bill summary on the right side, including
- Dubai Municipality housing fees
- Nakheel service charges (for district cooling)
The chiller-free apartments will have the charges added to the electricity usage. Speaking of that, it can be costly. You can learn the differences between district cooling and chiller-free units when renting or buying one.
Page 2: Electricity Consumption Details
On the second page, the DEWA bill includes the electricity consumption and charges against the units used. For residential and commercial properties, the DEWA electricity tariffs are the following:
- 0-2000 kWh: 23 fils
- 2001-4000 kWh: 28 fils
- 4001-6000 kWh: 32 fils
- 6001 & Above kWh: 38 fils
When understanding the DEWA bill, you can find that the statement includes previous period readings. Besides, the consumption charges will be divided according to the units used. Fuel surcharge of AED 6 fils per kWh, metre service charges and 5% VAT will also add to the total electricity charges.
You can understand the reasons behind high electricity consumption and practice ways to reduce it.
Page 3: Water Usage Details
The next page mentions the water usage details, similar to the electricity charges. The following are the DEWA water usage charges when you buy or rent a property in Dubai:
- 0 to 6000 Imperial Gallons: 3.5 fils per gallon
- 6001 to 12000 Imperial Gallons: 4 fils per gallon
- 12,000 and more Imperial Gallons: 4.6 fils per gallon
However, industrial and commercial have the following water consumption charges:
- 0 to 10000 Imperial Gallons: 3.5 fils per gallon
- 10,001 to 20,000 Imperial Gallons: 4 fils per gallon
- 20,000 and more Imperial Gallons: 4.6 fils per gallon
Additionally, a fuel surcharge of AED 0.5 fils per imperial gallon will also be included in the water bills. You can learn different ways to reduce the DEWA bill using smart ways of living.
Page 4: Total Charges of Other Services
The fourth page mentions all the details about Dubai Municipality housing fees and other service charges with 5% VAT.
Page 5: Nakheel Charges for District Cooling
If you have district cooling, the fifth page includes the Nakheel charges and invoice number. These charges are also present on the first page of the DEWA bill.
Page 6: Additional Charges
When understanding your DEWA bill, the last page will have all the additional charges and adjustments, such as the previous month’s balance and fuel surcharge.
FAQs
WHAT ARE OTHER CHARGES IN THE DEWA BILL?
Other charges include the moving-in charges when you request the new DEWA account and connection. Besides, housing fees are part of the bill, but the property owner has to pay it, whereas tenants only have to pay 5%.
CAN I PAY HALF OF MY DEWA BILL?
When you use banks as the DEWA bill payment method, some banks, such as Emirates NBD, Emirates Islamic Bank and Mashreq Bank, allow bill payment in instalments.
HOW MUCH IS THE DEWA BILL PER MONTH?
The exact amount depends upon the consumers’ consumption, and the bill is calculated according to it.
These were all the details for understanding the DEWA bill. When you buy a property in Dubai and request the DEWA connection, you get these monthly bills based on your usage. Moreover, you can request DEWA disconnection when moving out to another place.
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