As one of the world’s largest international transit hubs, Dubai International Airport (DXB) sees a high volume of long-haul connections, overnight layovers, and terminal transfers. Items are most often misplaced during international transits, duty-free shopping, lounge access, or gate changes rather than at final arrival.
If you’ve lost or found property at DXB Airport, submitting a detailed lost and found report as soon as possible—especially with terminal and concourse details—greatly improves recovery chances.
What Items Can Be Reported at DXB
Lost and found reports generally apply to items:
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Left in Terminals 1, 2, or 3
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Forgotten in lounges, prayer rooms, rest areas, or duty-free shops
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Misplaced during international connections
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Lost within the past 30 days
Helpful details include terminal number, concourse (A–D), nearby gate, shop name, time window, and identifying features such as serial numbers or brand markings.
Important DXB Exceptions
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Items left onboard aircraft: These must be reported directly to the airline operating the flight.
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Security screening areas: Items lost at security checkpoints should be reported to airport security services.
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Immigration or customs zones: Items lost after passport control may require contacting local airport or government authorities.
Found an Item at Dubai Airport?
If you’ve found property at Dubai International Airport, secure the item and submit a found-item report with an accurate description and exact location. Online reporting systems are available 24/7, which is especially helpful for international travelers in different time zones.
| Property Lost | Airport | Country | Date Lost | Date Reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| phone Motorola 30G | DXB | United Arab Emirates | February 9, 2026 | February 9, 2026 at 2:26 pm |
| Bleu cardigan | DXB | United Arab Emirates | February 9, 2026 | February 9, 2026 at 10:47 am |
| Silver Bracelet / KADA | DXB | United Arab Emirates | February 8, 2026 | February 9, 2026 at 6:59 am |
| footwear,cap, chocolate and clothes | DXB | United Arab Emirates | February 7, 2026 | February 9, 2026 at 6:31 am |
| apple Changing wire | DXB | United Arab Emirates | February 3, 2026 | February 9, 2026 at 4:12 am |
| Light pink YSL card holder and RAYBAN glasses | DXB | United Arab Emirates | February 9, 2026 | February 9, 2026 at 3:57 am |
| iphone charger cable | DXB | United Arab Emirates | February 5, 2026 | February 9, 2026 at 12:30 am |
| Samsonite Black Color small suitcase | DXB | United Arab Emirates | February 8, 2026 | February 8, 2026 at 10:53 pm |
| Power bank | DXB | United Arab Emirates | February 8, 2026 | February 8, 2026 at 8:32 pm |
| One Left ear buds | DXB | United Arab Emirates | February 8, 2026 | February 8, 2026 at 6:34 pm |
| Samsung A33 mobile phone | DXB | United Arab Emirates | February 8, 2026 | February 8, 2026 at 1:25 pm |
| Apple iPhone SE black | DXB | United Arab Emirates | February 7, 2026 | February 8, 2026 at 11:11 am |
| Wallet | DXB | United Arab Emirates | February 8, 2026 | February 8, 2026 at 11:05 am |
| Passports | DXB | United Arab Emirates | February 8, 2026 | February 8, 2026 at 9:03 am |
| Standee/rollup banner | DXB | United Arab Emirates | February 8, 2026 | February 8, 2026 at 7:01 am |
| Apple Watch | DXB | United Arab Emirates | June 13, 2025 | February 8, 2026 at 6:54 am |
| Book Elizabeth Strout Lucy by the Sea | DXB | United Arab Emirates | January 29, 2026 | February 8, 2026 at 6:23 am |
| Xylys ladies wrist watch (brown color) | DXB | United Arab Emirates | February 6, 2026 | February 8, 2026 at 4:14 am |
| J’ai laissé 2 petits carnets 📓 sur le siège devan | DXB | United Arab Emirates | February 8, 2026 | February 8, 2026 at 3:04 am |
| Dubai metro train card | DXB | United Arab Emirates | February 8, 2026 | February 8, 2026 at 2:41 am |
| Suitcase 20′ MAKE BON VOYAGE BLUE/GREY | DXB | United Arab Emirates | February 7, 2026 | February 7, 2026 at 11:18 pm |
| Wallet | DXB | United Arab Emirates | February 8, 2026 | February 7, 2026 at 10:56 pm |
| Apple iwatch | DXB | United Arab Emirates | February 7, 2026 | February 7, 2026 at 10:46 pm |
| Sound Bar , covered with plastic with fragile tape | DXB | United Arab Emirates | February 7, 2026 | February 7, 2026 at 8:11 pm |
| Black bag: black jacket, baby jacket, sweater | DXB | United Arab Emirates | February 4, 2026 | February 7, 2026 at 8:01 pm |
| Men’s petrol-green hoodie with hood and zipper. | DXB | United Arab Emirates | February 7, 2026 | February 7, 2026 at 7:00 pm |
| Small cabin luggage | DXB | United Arab Emirates | February 7, 2026 | February 7, 2026 at 6:58 pm |
| HP laptop | DXB | United Arab Emirates | February 6, 2026 | February 7, 2026 at 6:07 pm |
| 3 box of cigars | DXB | United Arab Emirates | February 7, 2026 | February 7, 2026 at 4:55 pm |
| Cap | DXB | United Arab Emirates | January 28, 2026 | February 7, 2026 at 5:33 am |
| iPhone | DXB | United Arab Emirates | February 7, 2026 | February 7, 2026 at 1:26 am |
| Jacket | DXB | United Arab Emirates | February 1, 2026 | February 6, 2026 at 11:49 pm |
| Down jacket dark blue | DXB | United Arab Emirates | February 6, 2026 | February 6, 2026 at 9:01 pm |
| I Pad 2 | DXB | United Arab Emirates | February 6, 2026 | February 6, 2026 at 8:44 am |
| Brown Meta Oakley glasses | DXB | United Arab Emirates | February 6, 2026 | February 6, 2026 at 8:11 am |
| Passport | DXB | United Arab Emirates | January 15, 2025 | February 6, 2026 at 5:31 am |
| iPad apple | DXB | United Arab Emirates | February 5, 2026 | February 6, 2026 at 1:30 am |
| Glasses brand- saint Lauren | DXB | United Arab Emirates | February 4, 2026 | February 5, 2026 at 9:11 am |
| Apple iPad silver color | DXB | United Arab Emirates | February 5, 2026 | February 5, 2026 at 5:37 am |
| wallet with ID driver license ofw id card importan | DXB | United Arab Emirates | February 4, 2026 | February 5, 2026 at 4:49 am |
| Purse in which 20000 INR | DXB | United Arab Emirates | February 5, 2026 | February 5, 2026 at 4:03 am |
| Black bag | DXB | United Arab Emirates | February 4, 2026 | February 4, 2026 at 11:50 pm |
| Smart Watch Hawaii HM5 Ultimate | DXB | United Arab Emirates | February 4, 2026 | February 4, 2026 at 11:18 am |
| Louis Vuitton cardholder | DXB | United Arab Emirates | February 4, 2026 | February 4, 2026 at 11:11 am |
| Human hair | DXB | United Arab Emirates | March 4, 2026 | February 4, 2026 at 8:57 am |
| dark navy jacket with a hood | DXB | United Arab Emirates | February 1, 2026 | February 4, 2026 at 8:36 am |
| Swiss arabian ear pods | DXB | United Arab Emirates | January 31, 2026 | February 4, 2026 at 7:24 am |
| Wallet | DXB | United Arab Emirates | February 1, 2026 | February 4, 2026 at 7:05 am |
| Black colour side bag , passport is in that bag | DXB | United Arab Emirates | February 4, 2026 | February 3, 2026 at 10:42 pm |
| Reading glasses in red case | DXB | United Arab Emirates | February 3, 2026 | February 3, 2026 at 10:15 pm |