Yes gtmash, but my problems don't just end here. Would someone please find a solution for me after reading the issues written below:

1. The apartment is in my brother's name.

2. We don't have a Nakheel contract or a USPA. we only have a MOU.

3. Both of us r not based in the UAE, & don't have a residence visa. DEWA doesn't deal with visit visas.

I think the only option is to ask a friend based in dubai to make a dummy 1 month contract & get my Brother's signature on it, & then apply to DEWA through that friend. any volunteers??

p.s. Rumour has it that DEWA gives 1 month electricity free. Too good to be true????