Utilities in RAK
Electricity and water are provided by Federal Electricity and Water Authority (FEWA). The authority was established in 1999 to generate and distribute electricity and water in the Northern Emirates. FEWA owns and operates six power generating plants and three water desalination plants, producing 1,191 megawatts of power and 18,232.930 million gallons of water per day in 2003. FEWA is the smallest of UAE utility authorities.
Electricity
The electricity supply in the UAE is 220/240 volts and 50 cycles. Socket type is identical to the three point British system. Adaptors can be purchased at any grocery or hardware shop. Electricity is 20 fils/KWHR
Water
Tap water is safe to drink though locally bottled mineral water is preferred. Some of the water suppliers are Oasis and Masafi. Tap water costs 3 Fills per gallon.
Gas
Gas is supplied by RAK Gas to companies and households alike. Gas mains don't exist in Ras Al Khaimah hence households need to purchase individual cylinders and connected to a gas oven via an outside tap. Currently a 22-kilogram gas cylinder is being sold for AED 91, while a 46-kg cylinder is sold for AED 182 and a 11-kg cylinder is sold for AED 43.
Petrol
Petrol is supplied through leading companies’ such as ADNOC and Emirates Petrol Station. The price 6.25 – 6.75 AED per gallon and diesel is 8.5 AED per gallon.
Related Links
www.moenr.gov.ae
