Electricity consumption in Dubai 2014-2023
In 2023, the total electricity consumption in the emirate of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates was about 56.52 terawatt hours. The largest share of electricity consumption that year was in the commercial sector, at about 50 percent.
The economic boom
The rapid pace of urbanization in Dubai has contributed to its economic growth and modernization. While economic growth and urbanization are essential for the city's future, they also bring challenging issues with them. Dubai's fast urban expansion and booming population have aggravated air pollution, contributed to water supply strains, and led to high carbon dioxide emissions, resulting in a large ecological footprint. Nevertheless, the government has been actively crafting policies and initiatives to build a more sustainable future in Dubai.
A greener future
Like the number of electricity consumers in Dubai, the growing population and continuous energy demand countrywide have strained the overall energy infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates. In Dubai, the peak power demand of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has been growing each year, reaching 9.5 gigawatts in 2022. DEWA has rolled out several programs aiming for energy and water sustainability. For example, Dubai's Demand Side Management program has achieved significant progress toward DEWA’s goals, as demonstrated by its various electricity-saving programs in 2022. From 2014 onwards, Dubai's Demand Side Management program has met or exceeded the annual electricity-saving targets each year.
