New connection applications
Move-in activation
Developer NOC coordination
DEWA Approval & NOC Services
Dubai Engineering Approvals handles DEWA approval in Dubai, from document preparation to final sign-off.
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- Meter category confirmation
- Deposit calculation
- Developer NOC coordination
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)
What DEWA Approval covers
DEWA reviews and approves electrical and water connection requirements before a new or renovated property can be energised. A villa connection carries an AED 4,000 security deposit and an apartment AED 2,000, with move-in activation running roughly AED 130 for a small meter up to AED 300 for a large one. We prepare your DEWA application, confirm the correct meter and deposit category for your property, and coordinate any developer NOC your community requires before DEWA will connect the supply.
Why work with us on DEWA approval
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Correct category from the start
Villa and apartment deposits differ, and meter size changes the activation fee - we confirm both before you pay.
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Developer NOC handled
Many Dubai communities require a developer NOC before DEWA will connect supply - we request it on your behalf.
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Site-readiness coordination
For a new building, we confirm your site meets DEWA's inspection requirements before the connection request is filed.
Our Process
How DEWA approval works
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Category confirmation
We confirm whether your property needs a villa or apartment category connection and the applicable meter size.
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Developer NOC
Where your community requires one, we request the developer NOC alongside the DEWA application.
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Application submission
The connection or move-in application is filed with DEWA.
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Activation
Once approved, your supply is activated and the deposit receipt is issued.
Documentation
What we prepare and file for DEWA approval
A DEWA approval submission is only as fast as its weakest document. Depending on scope, we assemble the architectural, structural, and MEP drawings the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) needs to review, plus any supporting NOCs, ownership documents, or trade licences the application requires. Each submission is checked against the authority's current document list before it's filed, and we respond directly to any query the reviewer raises rather than passing it back to you to interpret.
DEWA Approval cost & timeline
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Typical cost range
AED 130-4,000 depending on connection type, meter size, and deposit category (a developer NOC, where required, adds a further fee - for example AED 545 for a wasl community).
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Typical turnaround
Once the application and any required developer NOC are in order, DEWA's move-in activation is typically processed quickly; new connections tied to a fresh building permit follow DEWA's own site-readiness inspection first.
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Reviewing authority
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is the authority that reviews and issues this approval.
DEWA Approval - common questions
How long does DEWA approval take?
A move-in activation on an already-connected property is typically processed quickly once the application is complete; a brand-new connection depends on DEWA's site inspection schedule.
Is the DEWA security deposit refundable?
Yes, DEWA security deposits (AED 2,000 for an apartment, AED 4,000 for a villa) are refundable when the account is closed, subject to any outstanding charges.
Do I need a developer NOC before applying to DEWA?
Many master-developed communities require one - for example, a wasl community NOC currently runs AED 545 - and DEWA will not process the connection without it.
Ready to move your approval forward?
Send us your drawings or documents and we will tell you exactly what the authority needs.