Getting utility connections after moving into a new apartment in Dubai is one essential step.
Imagine you successfully complete your move and find yourself without the necessities the next day. No electricity, no water, and even no internet connectivity. This situation adds up more exhaustion to your post-move experience.
Whether you are a new expat in Dubai or just changing the residence, knowing how to get utility connections can prove helpful.
So, we jotted down some essential tips for helping you setup different utility connections after you move into a new apartment. Read on and discover how you can setup different utility connections in Dubai!
What Utility Connections You’d Need in Dubai?
As a new expat in Dubai, you might wonder what utilities you’d need in your new home, right? First, let’s understand what kind of utility connections you’ll be needing your new Dubai apartment:
- Firstly, you must have access to electricity and water supply 24/7 in your Dubai apartment. In Dubai, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) handles these matters for citizens.
- Secondly, you’ll require access to cable TV, landline, and internet. For these connections, you may either choose Etisalat or Du.
- Thirdly, you’ll require a gas connection for cooking delicious food 3 times a day. Usually, this connection is pre-arranged by the landlord. But you may contact Emirates Gas or Lootah BC Gas providers to request for a connection if your apartment doesn’t have gas access.
- For keeping your apartment’s temperature at an ideal level, you will require cooling connection, too. You may either choose Empower, Emicool, or Tabreed cooling companies to obtain cooling system connection.
Setting Up Electricity & Water Connection (via DEWA)
Let’s talk about obtaining electricity and water connection!
After moving to Dubai, you’ll require a DEWA account to get electricity and water connection. Here’s a step-by-step process for registering a DEWA account:
- Head over to DEWA’s account registration page.
- You’ll require Ejari certificate, Emirates ID, and your passport’s copy.
- You’ll also need DEWA premise number (look at the property entrance or meter).
- Pay refundable security deposits and activation fees (non-refundable).
- Wait for 24-hours until your DEWA account has been activated.
Once you setup DEWA account, you can easily manage electricity and water bill payments and monitor consumption record.
Getting Cable TV, Landline, & Internet Connections
Once the apartment is lit and you have access to water, the next step would be to arrange for entertainment means. Cable TV, landline connection, and internet connectivity would be your next priority. Let’s simplify how you may setup these utilities:
- First, you’ll need to pick a service provider between Etisalat and Du. You may ask your landlord for recommendations since some buildings only have access to single service provider for connectivity facility.
- After picking a service provider, compare the packages that suit your monthly consumption needs.
- Then, you must collect relevant documents to apply for the connection. You’ll ideally need your Emirates ID, passport copy, and the Ejari certificate for getting Etisalat/Du’s connection.
- Once you submit the application, the service provider will contact you within 2-5 business days for installation and activation.
Obtaining Gas Connection in Dubai
And after getting access to electricity, water, and entertainment, you must sort gas connection in your Dubai apartment!
Ideally, the landlord pre-arranges the gas connection, but you must check if you need to apply for a new connection for yourself.
Here’s how you may obtain a new gas connection in Dubai:
- Select a service provider between Emirates Gas or Lootah BC Gas.
- Then, you must submit certain documents (including Emirates ID, Ejari certificate and passport copy)
- The company will send an inspection team before installing and activating the gas supply.
- Lastly, submit the deposit and security fee (refundable) to complete the process.
Key Tips for Tenants
One of the first steps that you must take is setup utility connections when moving into a new apartment. Because you’ll be bombarded with various responsibilities once you settle into your new home.
Now, before you leave this page and start arranging for various utility connections, here are some key tips that you must keep in mind:
- Always check with your landlord what utility connections are already available in your new apartment. This will save you the hassle for repeating the procedure that we just mentioned above.
- First, obtain the Ejari certificate since it will be required for almost everywhere when applying for any utility connection.
- Put aside some amount early as the budget for utility connection activation deposits.
- Try to activate utility connections early on before you move into the apartment.
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