How to Calculate Your DEWA Bill in Dubai: Electricity, Water & Municipality Fees

Understanding Dubai Utility Charges and Municipality Housing Levies

For Dubai tenants and property owners, the monthly DEWA invoice represents one of the largest routine household expenses. Understanding how consumption tiers, fuel surcharges, and municipal levies combine enables accurate monthly budgeting and eliminates bill surprises.

1. Residential Electricity Slab Tariffs

DEWA utilizes progressive consumption slabs for residential premises:

• Slab 1 (0 to 2,000 kWh): 23 fils per kWh (Green Band)
• Slab 2 (2,001 to 4,000 kWh): 28 fils per kWh (Yellow Band)
• Slab 3 (4,001 to 6,000 kWh): 32 fils per kWh (Orange Band)
• Slab 4 (6,001+ kWh): 38 fils per kWh (Red Band)

2. Dubai Municipality Housing Fee (5%)

Expatriate tenants pay an annual Dubai Municipality housing fee equal to 5% of the annual tenancy contract value (Ejari), divided equally across 12 monthly DEWA invoices. For example, an apartment renting for AED 84,000 annually incurs a monthly housing fee of AED 350.00.

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