LifeDesk › Guides
DEWA move-in 2026
Moving to a new home in Dubai? DEWA connects your electricity and water within 15 working hours of paying. Here is exactly what to pay and do.
Checked October 2026
Deposit, flatAED 2,000 (refundable)
Deposit, villaAED 4,000 (refundable)
Connection feeAED 125 small meter, AED 300 large meter
Other feesAED 10 + AED 10 + AED 10
Connected within15 working hours after paying
What you need
- Tenants: a valid Ejari number — see Ejari registration.
- Free zone tenants: the tenancy contract.
- Owners: the title deed or sales and purchase agreement.
How it works
- Tenants: after the Ejari is registered, DEWA sends you a contract account number and the deposit to pay by SMS and email.
- Owners and free zone tenants: apply on the DEWA website or app.
- Pay the security deposit and the activation fees.
- Electricity and water are connected within 15 working hours. If not, call DEWA on 04 601 9999.
What you pay
A refundable deposit of AED 2,000 for a flat or AED 4,000 for a villa, a connection fee of AED 125 (small meter) or AED 300 (large meter), and AED 10 each for registration, knowledge and innovation fees.
When you move out
Request the move-out (final bill) a few days before you leave so the deposit comes back to you — and keep the receipt with your documents.
Get a reminder before it expires — free.Add the document once. LifeDesk reminds you on your phone, for you and your whole family.
Set a free reminder
Questions
How much is the DEWA deposit?
AED 2,000 for a flat and AED 4,000 for a villa, refundable when you close the account.
How long does DEWA take to connect?
Within 15 working hours after you pay the security deposit.
Do I need Ejari for DEWA?
Yes, tenants need a valid Ejari number. Owners use the title deed.
Sources
More guides
LifeDesk