| Ejari | DEWA | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Official registration of your tenancy | Your electricity & water utility account |
| Run by | DLD / RERA | Dubai Electricity & Water Authority |
| When | Once per lease (renewed each year) | Activated at move-in; ongoing bills |
| Costs | Government fee + our service fee | Activation fee + security deposit + usage |
If you’re moving in and need utilities, the DEWA Move-In Pack files the Ejari and gives you the checklist for DEWA. If DEWA rejects the property number, see premise / Makani mismatch.
Yes — you normally need a registered Ejari before DEWA will activate electricity and water for the tenancy.
It identifies the property in DEWA’s system and appears on the DEWA account/bill. It must match the property on your Ejari.
Ejari first: register the tenancy, then use it to activate DEWA.
A valid Ejari for the property is typically required as part of the DEWA activation.
Educational overview. DEWA activation, fees and deposits are controlled by DEWA. The Ejari certificate is issued through official DLD/RERA systems. ejaries.ae is an independent service, not a government website
