FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emirates District Cooling LLC?

Established in 2003 and headquartered in Dubai, Emirates District Cooling (Emicool) LLC is a joint venture between Dubai Investments and Actis. As a leading provider of sustainable and efficient district cooling services in the UAE, Emicool stands at the forefront of the industry across the MENA region.

What is a District Cooling Service?

A district cooling service delivers chilled water for air conditioning to premises within areas that are part of the district cooling provider’s network. This service also includes any necessary customer support.

What is required to register for our Chilled Water-Cooling Services (District Cooling Services)?

The required documents are listed below. You can also find and upload them on our customer portal to complete your registration. 

If you have any questions, feel free to contact our customer service team at 600534440 or email us at customercare@emicool.com.

The required documents are:

For Individual Tenant registration:

  • Ejari
  • Passport copy 
  • Emirates ID copy
  • Mobile number and email address
  • Updated IBAN

If Tenant is a company:

  • Trade license copy
  • MOA/POA copy
  • Passport and Emirates ID copy of authorized signatory/POA holder

For Individual Owner registration:

  • NOC from Master developer/New title deed copy
  • Passport copy
  • Emirates ID copy
  • Updated IBAN

If Owner is a company:

  • Trade license copy
  • MOA/POA copy
  • Passport copy of authorized signatory/POA holder
  • Emirates ID copy of authorized signatory/POA holder

Applicable registration fees and charges:

  • Security Deposit: A refundable amount equivalent to eight (8) months of the contracted capacity charge in respect of the unit.
  • Activation Fees: One-time payment of AED 200 applied on commencement of billing services to a customer at a unit.

Connection Charge: A one-time charge applied on the first connection to the district cooling system.

How long will it take to complete the registration process?

The process will be completed within two business days after all requirements, fees, and charges have been finalized.

What is Contracted Capacity Charge?

The contracted capacity charge is the annual fee charged based on a fixed annual rate of AED per refrigeration ton (TR) of contracted capacity, approved by the building owner’s consultant and authorized by Dubai Municipality.

It is calculated by multiplying the contracted capacity (TR) by the fixed annual rate outlined in your Emicool contract. This annual charge is then divided into 12 monthly payments, which are paid by the property owner/tenant each month, regardless of connection or consumption.

What is Contracted Capacity?

The contracted capacity is the maximum contracted cooling capacity to be made available for a property owner/tenant's premises, as conveyed by the master developer. It is measured in refrigeration-tons (TR). 

It is approved by the building owner’s consultant and authorized by Dubai Municipality.

What is the Chilled Water Consumption Charge, and how is it calculated?

The chilled water consumption charge is charged based on a rate of AED per refrigeration ton/hour (RTH) used and is paid monthly by the property owner/tenant. It is calculated based on your metered consumption of chilled water for cooling services.

What is Dewa Surcharge?

This is the fuel surcharge determined by DEWA monthly and is levied to the property owner/tenant by the service provider based on the cost of electricity consumed to provide chilled water services. The amount is calculated as per DEWA's published monthly tariff.

What is Metering Charge?

Metering Charge is a fixed monthly fee for electronic billing, data integration system, and infrastructure maintenance of metering equipment. It is issued per meter/per invoice.

Where can I view my monthly invoice, and when is it due?

To view your invoice, you will need to sign in to your Emicool customer portal account. If you do not have an Emicool customer portal account, then you will need to create one. You can sign in or create an account using this link: Customer Portal (emicool.com)

Your monthly invoice is generated on the 1st of each month and is due within 15 days from the invoice date. To avoid any late payment fees of AED 100, we kindly encourage you to settle your invoice on time.

What is an Estimated Charge?

An estimated charge occurs when a meter fails to accurately record consumption. In this case, the billing service provider may use the customer's consumption from the same month in the previous year to calculate the consumption charge, but this can only be done for a maximum of two billing cycles. If no consumption data from the previous year is available, the charge may be estimated based on the consumption from the prior month. 

How can I pay my Emicool Bills?

You can pay your Emicool bills using the following methods:

Bank Transfer/ Cheque deposit

Bank Name

Emirates NBD

Dubai Islamic Bank

Account Number

1011016225501

1520062683401

Account Title

EMIRATES DISTRICT COOLING (EMICOOL) LLC

EMIRATES DISTRICT COOLING (EMICOOL) LLC

IBAN

AE350260001011016225501

AE320240001520062683401

Swift Code 

EBILAEAD

DUIBAEAD

After completing your bank transfer or cheque deposit, please submit a 'Payment Confirmation' request through the Emicool customer portal for reconciliation and receipt issuance.

 

What should I expect after my Move In request is approved?

New customers will receive a welcome email once their registration request is completed. This email will include the following instructions:

  • How to sign up for our self-service customer portal and create your username and password for signing in.
  • Information about our services, billing cycle, invoice details, due dates, fees and charges, and options for paying your bills.
  • The cancellation process if you move out of your unit, along with details on the security deposit refund.
How do I change/update my KYC or IBAN information?

To update your KYC/IBAN details, you can reach out to us through the following channels:

  • Customer Portal: Please visit Emicool's customer portal and click on the KYC tab.
  • Email: customercare@emicool.com
  • Call Center: 600534440
  • In person: Our offices are located in Dubai Investment Park, Dubai Motor City, and Dubai Mirdif Uptown.
Who do I contact if I have an issue with my bills?

If you have any billing-related issues, please submit a request through the Emicool customer portal.

You can also contact our customer service team through the following channels:

  • Email: customercare@emicool.com
  • Call Center: 600534440

In person: Visit our offices in Dubai Investment Park, Dubai Motor City, or Dubai Mirdif Uptown

Who do I contact if I have an issue with my cooling services?

If you are experiencing any cooling-related issues in your unit, please contact your building's facilities management first.