Electricity accounts in Dubai rise 5.5% to reach 1.1 million

Electricity accounts in Dubai rise 5.5% to reach 1.1 million

“DEWA’s sustainable growth is driven by several factors, including the growing demand for power and water in Dubai,” said Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA. “We work to realise the vision and directives of the wise leadership to enhance Dubai’s position as a global city and a preferred destination for living, work, business and tourism. We continue to develop a leading energy and water infrastructure and have expanded the transmission and distribution networks to keep pace with the expansion Dubai is witnessing across all economic activities.

“As Dubai’s exclusive power and water provider, DEWA provides services to Dubai’s visitors and those who live in the Emirate. It provides services to over 3.6 million people who represent the population usually residing in Dubai, by the end of the first half of this year.

“By the end of 2022, the population during peak hours, which includes the population usually residing in Dubai, active individuals, and workers residing outside Dubai and temporary residents, reached 4.729 million. This includes 1.179 million who are workers residing outside Dubai and temporary residents. These numbers are expected to grow to 5.8 million usually residing in Dubai, and 7.8 million during peak hours by 2040, according to