Dubai: You can now skip passport checks thanks to AI
18 Aug 2025

Dubai International Airport (DXB) has launched a world-first artificial intelligence-powered immigration corridor.

The system, unveiled by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA), permits up to 10 passengers to pass through simultaneously without stopping or presenting documents.

This innovation is part of Dubai's "travel without borders" strategy, aimed at offering faster, smoother, and more secure transit for travelers.

How the AI corridor works
Technology impact

The corridor uses advanced biometric and AI technology to automate identity verification in real time.

This means the passenger data is matched and verified even before they reach the immigration checkpoint, allowing for seamless passage.

Despite its speed, security isn't compromised as suspicious passports are flagged automatically and sent to forgery experts for review.

The system has doubled processing capacity
Operational efficiency

The introduction of this AI corridor has doubled the processing capacity of DXB, reducing congestion and improving efficiency during peak periods. The system is designed to handle more passengers without adding to congestion. This makes it a scalable solution for high-traffic times at the airport.

Passengers praise the new system
User experience

Passengers have praised the new AI corridor for its efficiency and speed.

A Syrian traveler said, "The procedures have become much faster thanks to this corridor, as travel can now be completed in record time without the need to stop at passport control counters."

Another one from Canada also appreciated Dubai's use of technology to cut waiting times and prevent congestion.