When leaving Dubai, your passport will be stamped again to show your departure from the country. This stamp will typically indicate the date of your departure, as well as any fines or penalties that you may have incurred during your stay.

Yes, Dubai (and the wider UAE) usually stamps your passport on exit, though the process is becoming increasingly automated. If you pass through a traditional immigration booth with an officer, they will typically place a circular "Exit" stamp in your passport to mark your departure. However, Dubai International Airport (DXB) is a world leader in Smart Gates and biometric technology. If you use a Smart Gate (which uses facial and iris recognition), you simply scan your passport and look at a camera to pass through. In these cases, you do not receive a physical stamp in your passport; the record of your departure is stored digitally in the ICA (Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship) database. For travelers who enjoy collecting stamps, this can be a bit of a letdown. However, if you specifically want an exit stamp for your records or as a souvenir, you can choose to wait in the line for a manual counter instead of using the automated gates. In 2026, as paperless travel becomes the norm, the physical exit stamp is slowly becoming a relic of the past, but it is still available upon request at the manual counters.