Utilities: DEWA, ADDC and SEWA
Dubai: DEWA
| Electricity, monthly use | Residential and commercial, fils per kWh | Industrial, fils per kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 2,000 kWh | 23 | 23 up to 10,000 kWh |
| 2,001 to 4,000 kWh | 28 | 23 |
| 4,001 to 6,000 kWh | 32 | 23 |
| Above 6,000 kWh | 38 | 38 above 10,000 kWh |
| Fuel surcharge, October 2026 | 6 | 6 |
Source: DEWA: Slab tariff1
| Water, monthly use | Commercial and industrial, AED per cubic metre |
|---|---|
| 0 to 45 m³ | 7.70 |
| 45 to 91 m³ | 8.80 |
| Above 91 m³ | 10.12 |
| Fuel surcharge, October 2026 | 1.10 |
Source: DEWA: Slab tariff1
Abu Dhabi: ADDC
| Customer | Electricity, fils per kWh | Water, AED per cubic metre |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial | 20 | 7.84 |
| Light industrial, 1 MW or less | 28.6 | 7.84 |
Source: ADDC: Business rates and tariffs2
Heavy industrial users above 1 MW pay a time-of-use tariff that changes in summer daytime hours. Check ADDC's current schedule before signing a lease.2
Sharjah: SEWA
| Electricity, monthly use | Fils per kWh |
|---|---|
| 0 to 2,000 kWh | 23 |
| 2,001 to 4,000 kWh | 28 |
| 4,001 to 6,000 kWh | 32 |
| Above 6,000 kWh | 38 |
| Surcharge | 6 |
Source: SEWA: Energy calculator3
SEWA's calculator charges water at 3.5 to 4.6 fils per gallon in three slabs, plus a surcharge of 0.5 fils per gallon.3
A sample Dubai bill
| Shop using 3,000 kWh in a month | AED |
|---|---|
| First 2,000 kWh at 23 fils | 460 |
| Next 1,000 kWh at 28 fils | 280 |
| Fuel surcharge, 3,000 kWh at 6 fils | 180 |
| VAT at 5% | 46 |
| Total for electricity | 966 |
Source: DEWA: Slab tariff1
A worked example using DEWA's published rates; meter, sewerage and other charges are not included.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is commercial electricity in Dubai?
DEWA charges commercial customers 23 to 38 fils per kWh in four monthly slabs, plus a fuel surcharge of 6 fils per kWh in October 2026 and 5% VAT.
Sources
Figures checked 21 October 2026. Prepared by Invest-Emirates.ae for general information. It is not investment, tax or legal advice; please confirm details with a qualified adviser before acting.