Is there a maximum cap on UAE overstay fines or do they grow forever?

UAE overstay fines accrue per day from the point your visa and grace period expire, so the longer the overstay, the larger the total — which is why long overstays can result in significant amounts. Whether a cap or maximum applies, and at what level, is set by the federal immigration authorities and has changed over time, so you should not assume either an unlimited total or a fixed ceiling; the only reliable figure is the one shown for your file in the official system. The practical takeaway for a long overstay is to find out the exact current amount before making decisions, because two things can change it dramatically: an active amnesty, which may waive the accrued fine entirely if you exit or regularise within the window, and the simple fact that it keeps growing each day you remain out of status. Check your precise total through the GDRFA (Dubai) fine-enquiry service or the ICP federal portal, or have an Amer/typing centre review your record. If the amount is unaffordable, an amnesty period or legal advice from verified UAE legal professionals on LEXAI may open options you had not considered.