diff --git a/lib/index.js b/lib/index.js
index e601daaa..3245ac93 100644
--- a/lib/index.js
+++ b/lib/index.js
@@ -174,7 +174,6 @@ class Embark {
           engine.logger.warn(__("tip: you can resize the terminal or disable the dashboard with") + " embark run --nodashboard".bold.underline);
         }
       }
-      process.exit();
     });
   }