Water Price Dubai 2025 – What You Need to Know

Water prices in Dubai changed again this year. If you’re paying DEWA, you’ll see a new tag on your bill. Knowing the rates helps you avoid surprise charges and plan your budget.

How Dubai Calculates Water Rates

DEWA uses a tiered system. The more you use, the higher the price per cubic meter (m³). Residential customers start at a base rate for the first 4 m³, then jump to the next tier at 5 m³, and keep climbing.

For 2025 the base tier is 0.80 AED/m³, the second tier is 1.10 AED/m³, and the third tier is 1.50 AED/m³. Commercial users pay about 30 % more per tier because they consume larger volumes.

Your bill adds a fixed service charge (around 8 AED) plus the consumption cost. DEWA multiplies the amount you used in each tier by the corresponding price, then adds the service fee.

Example: a family using 12 m³ in a month pays 4 m³ at 0.80 AED, 4 m³ at 1.10 AED, and 4 m³ at 1.50 AED. That’s 3.2 + 4.4 + 6.0 = 13.6 AED, plus the service charge, for a total of about 22 AED.

Average residential bills sit between 20 AED and 35 AED per month, depending on how much water you actually use.

Practical Ways to Lower Your Water Bill

Start by checking for leaks. A dripping tap can waste up to 15 L a day, which adds up fast. Fixing it saves water and cuts costs.

Install low‑flow showerheads and faucet aerators. They reduce flow by 30 % without sacrificing pressure, meaning you use less water for the same tasks.

Use a smart meter or the DEWA app to track daily usage. Seeing a spike on a particular day often points to a hidden leak or an appliance running too long.

If you have a garden, switch to drip irrigation and water early morning or late evening. These times reduce evaporation and let plants soak up more water.

Finally, consider reusing grey water from showers for flushing toilets. Simple systems can be installed without major renovations and lower your overall consumption.

Staying on top of the 2025 rates and using these tips keeps your water bill predictable and affordable. Check DEWA updates regularly so you’re never caught off guard.