I seem to recall reading in The Gulf News that the Emiratis' free water allowance has just been doubled to 20,000 gallons per month. After that they pay a "local rate" but I don't know how much that is.

Somebody has to pay for the free water.

From a "local" horse's mouth....

Water is free for the first 10,000 gallons... Electricity and sewerage, plus fuel surcharges etc. are as per normal rates applied to expats.

10,000 gallons free... now THAT'S a lot of free water!!

What exactly is DEWA?
Do you have to pay any ¨DEWA´¨ when living in a two bed company
apartment and if so, how much in average
Could you pocket extra cash if sharing a villa with a couple of mates.
Thanks

DEWA is Dubai Electricity and Water Authority. Like many things here, water and electricity is a state monopoly. If you are in company accommodation then the company pays your water and power bill.

Villa sharing is technically illegal so I couldn't possibly comment...:oh: