Electricity & water
To get connected, head to any Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA) office (listed on the website, www.dewa.gov.ae) together with your DEWA number (found on your front door frame for apartments, or your gate if you live in a villa), copies of your passport, your tenancy agreement and a deposit of either Dhs1, 000 for an apartment or Dhs2, 000 for a villa. Bills are calculated by monthly meter readings, and you can pay your bill in person at any DEWA office, at most petrol stations, or set up an online account (visit www.dewa.gov.ae). The electricity supply in the UAE is 220/240V, and sockets are generally the three-pin British version.
