Dubai Electricity and Water Authority announced water-purchase and shareholder agreements with Acwa on 6 November for the second phase of the Hassyan desalination project. The AED1.76 billion project is part of Dubai’s planned expansion of water infrastructure.
What the latest announcement confirms
DEWA said the project company will be owned 60% by DEWA and 40% by Acwa. It will develop, finance, build and operate the plant under a 30-year water-purchase agreement.
The planned second phase adds approximately 60 million imperial gallons per day to the first phase’s 180 MIGD design capacity. Together, the two phases would provide 240 MIGD. DEWA expects Dubai’s total desalinated-water production capacity to reach approximately 735 MIGD by 2029.
The water-purchase terms were disclosed earlier, on 28 October. DEWA’s 6 November update also details the shareholder agreement and the combined capacity of both phases.
Why infrastructure matters to property buyers
Water supply is part of the infrastructure needed to support homes, businesses and a growing city. The announcement gives property readers a clearer view of one planned addition to Dubai’s utility capacity.
For an individual building or community, however, the useful questions remain local: whether utility connections are approved, which services are available at handover and what charges the owner or tenant will face.
What remains to be delivered
The second phase is planned capacity, not water already being produced. The agreements do not establish a new household water tariff, a guaranteed fall in bills or an increase in nearby property prices.
Buyers comparing projects should obtain the developer’s written handover and utility information, check the property’s readiness and assess its full running costs. A citywide infrastructure announcement should be considered alongside those property-specific checks.
Sources: DEWA announcement, 6 November 2026; Zawya report on the earlier water-purchase disclosure, 28 October 2026. Checked on 7 November 2026.
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