How do I set up ADDC electricity and water in Abu Dhabi?

Setting up ADDC (Abu Dhabi Distribution Company) for electricity and water in Abu Dhabi is straightforward. Here's the complete process: Documents needed: Valid Emirates ID (and passport copy for expats), tenancy contract registered with Tawtheeq (Abu Dhabi's tenancy registration system — equivalent to Dubai's Ejari), and the property's ADDC account number (available from your landlord or the building management). How to apply: Online via the ADDC website or app, in person at an ADDC customer service centre, or through the Abu Dhabi government's TAMM platform which integrates multiple services. Security deposit: AED 1,000 for an apartment, AED 2,000 for a villa — refundable when you disconnect. Connection fee: AED 50–AED 100 depending on the service type. Timeline: Usually activated within 1–2 working days for standard residential connections. Important: unlike Dubai where DEWA handles both electricity and water, in parts of Abu Dhabi the water supply may be managed separately by the Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) — confirm with your building management which entity supplies water to your specific property. Make sure your landlord disconnects their ADDC account before you apply to avoid inheriting an outstanding balance.