Dubai’s DEWA to Adopt Cubic Metres for Water Measurement from March 2025
Dubai’s Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced a change in the unit of measurement for water consumption, transitioning from imperial gallons (IG) to cubic metres starting from the March 2025 billing cycle.
This shift aligns with Cabinet Resolution No. (85) of 2023 and Ministerial Resolution No. (43) of 2024, issued by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, which mandates the discontinuation of the imperial gallon across the UAE’s water meters.
In November 2024, DEWA reported a nine-month revenue of AED 23.5 billion, with EBITDA of AED 11.8 billion and a net profit of AED 5.5 billion. The 6.2% revenue increase was driven by higher demand for electricity, water, and cooling services. DEWA, the exclusive electricity and water provider in Dubai, is listed on the Dubai Financial Market.
The transition to cubic metres aligns DEWA with international measurement standards and other UAE utilities, ensuring consistency in billing and resource management.
