Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Dubai, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Electricity & Water
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is the sole provider of water, electricity and sewerage. When you sign up for connection to your new home you will need to pay a deposit... read more
Gas
There are still no gas mains in Dubai, even though gas is the most popular method for cooking. Individual gas canisters need to be purchased and attached to the cookers. There are a... read more
Sewerage
Much of Dubai now has mains sewers but there are areas where houses are still serviced by septic tanks. These are regularly emptied by municipality contractors, but should you have a... read more
Rubbish Disposal and Recycling
Dubai’s per capita domestic waste rate is extremely high, with some estimates saying that each household generates over 1,000kg of rubbish per year. Fortunately, rubbish disposal is... read more
Telephone
In 2007, the telecom industry in the UAE witnessed competition for the first time, with the entry of second operator, du. Currently, du provides internet, phone and television services to... read more
Internet
Internet services in the UAE are provided by either Etisalat (through their subsidiary, Emirates Internet and Media, or EIM) or du; all internet usage, however is regulated by the... read more
Bill Payment
Bills are mailed monthly and are itemised. du bills can be paid at the sales office in Media City, at one of the drop boxes dotted around Emaar developments, or via bank transfer or... read more
Postal Services
There is currently no postal delivery service to home addresses, although there are plans for Dubai’s streets to be named so a home delivery system can be introduced. For the time being,... read more
