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Ownership, operations & property services · Dubai Electricity and Water Authority

DEWA move-in, move-out, utilities and meter handover

Utility activation and closure should match the actual possession date, premises number, meter readings and liability period. District cooling or gas may use separate providers and deposits.

Reviewed by Rapid Deals: 6 Aug 2026Next scheduled review: 6 Oct 2026Level: official service
What this means in practice

Apply the framework to the real facts.

Record final and opening readings, account numbers, deposits, clearance and any included utilities. Confirm who pays during vacancy or handover overlap.

What to check

  • Premises and meter numbers
  • Possession date
  • Opening and closing readings
  • DEWA and other utility accounts
  • Deposits and clearance certificates

Common mistakes

  • Activating the wrong premises number
  • Leaving an account active after possession ends
  • Ignoring district cooling or building utilities
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