Electricity and Water of Dubai Rental PropertiesElectricity and Water are handled by DEWA, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, which was formed in 1992 as a merger of Dubai Electric Company and Dubai Water Department. Utility bills are settled directly on a monthly base with the DEWA when renting an apartment or other property. Voltage: The voltage in Dubai is 220v. Most sockets are three pin (exactly the same as in the UK), although adapters for two pin plugs are available at most hotels. Those using US appliances will require an adaptor to handle the difference in voltage. Appliances purchased in the UAE will generally have two-pin plugs attached. Drinking water: Tap water is safe to use although bottled water, which is served in hotels and restaurants, is recommended for drinking.
There is no mains gas supply, so gas appliances must be fed by canisters connected via a tap outside your property. Address:Dubai Electicity and Water Authority Building, Al Karghout Street P.O. Box 564 Dubai United Arab Emirates Tel:+971 4-324-4444 Fax:+971 4-324-8111
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Water and electricity prices in Dubai. Residents pay 3 fils ( 1 UAE dirham=100 fils) per gallon and will continue to do so as long they do not use more than 6,000 gallons, the price will then go up to 3.5 fils per gallon, and even 4 fils per gallon for consumers who sap more than 12,001 gallons from the tap.Electricity fees will range from 20 fils to 33 fils per kilowatt hour depending if usage exceeds 2,000 or 10,001 kilowatt hours.