{"id":300026,"date":"2026-02-05T05:28:55","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T13:28:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/?p=300026"},"modified":"2026-02-05T05:31:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T13:31:09","slug":"boring-company-signs-deal-dubai-rta-dubai-loop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/boring-company-signs-deal-dubai-rta-dubai-loop\/","title":{"rendered":"Elon Musk&#8217;s Boring Company signs deal to begin Dubai Loop project"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Elon Musk&#8217;s Boring Company has signed a definitive agreement with Dubai\u2019s Roads and Transport Authority to begin implementing the Dubai Loop.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The project marks the Boring Company\u2019s first tunneling project outside the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Boring Company signs Dubai Loop agreement<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Boring Company signed a partnership agreement with Dubai Roads and Transport Authority on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit 2026 to start the implementation of the Dubai Loop, as per the tunneling startup in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boringcompany.com\/dubai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blog post<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The agreement was signed on behalf of <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/rta_dubai\/status\/2018664652704821655?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dubai RTA<\/a> by Mattar Al Tayer, director general and chairman of the Board of Executive Directors, and on behalf of The Boring Company by James Fitzgerald, the startup\u2019s global vice president of business development. Senior officials from both organizations were present at the signing ceremony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Dubai Loop project is intended to improve <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/elon-musk-boring-company-opens-vegas-loops-newest-station\/\">passenger mobility<\/a> in high-density urban areas through underground vehicle tunnels designed for faster construction and lower surface disruption than conventional transport systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Boring Company to build Dubai Loop! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/qMSc0Rhqsb\">https:\/\/t.co\/qMSc0Rhqsb<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/elonmusk\/status\/2018725400591949923?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 3, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The implementation of the first phase of Dubai Loop project will commence with the construction of a 6.4km pilot route, comprising four stations and linking the Dubai International Financial Centre and Dubai Mall. This phase will pave the way for expansion into the full project\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/5o1yfMiGJB\">pic.twitter.com\/5o1yfMiGJB<\/a><\/p>&mdash; RTA (@rta_dubai) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/rta_dubai\/status\/2018664652704821655?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 3, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pilot route and project scope outlined<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first phase of the Dubai Loop will consist of a 4-mile (6.4 km) pilot route with four stations linking the Dubai International Financial Centre and Dubai Mall. The pilot phase is expected to pave the way for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teslarati.com\/elon-musk-boring-company-studying-potential-giga-nevada-tunnel\/\">full network<\/a> extending up to 14 miles (22.5 km) with 19 stations connecting the Dubai World Trade Centre, the financial district, and Business Bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tunnels will have a diameter of 12 feet (3.6 meters) and will be dedicated to vehicle transport. Construction will rely on tunneling methods designed to reduce costs and minimize disruption to existing infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The pilot phase is estimated to cost about $154 million, with delivery expected roughly one year after design work and preparatory activities are completed. The full Dubai Loop network is projected to cost approximately $545 million and would take around three years to implement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Mohammed bin Rashid reviews the Dubai Loop and Glydways projects to enhance smart and sustainable mobility. The two initiatives are among the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority\u2019s most prominent innovative projects in future mobility and are being showcased by RTA at the World\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/1djCG6wvSr\">pic.twitter.com\/1djCG6wvSr<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DXBMediaOffice\/status\/2019045551581675882?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 4, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">During <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WorldGovSummit?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#WorldGovSummit<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/RTA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RTA<\/a> is showcasing its iconic Dubai Loop project, which enhances smart underground mobility and supports first and last-mile journeys through direct, non-stop trips connecting <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Dubai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Dubai<\/a>\u2019s key destinations.<br>Discover more at <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WGS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#WGS<\/a>.<\/p>&mdash; RTA (@rta_dubai) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/rta_dubai\/status\/2018923206414135557?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 4, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Capacity targets and next steps<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mattar Al Tayer shared his excitement about the project, stating that the Loop system will be a qualitative addition to the city\u2019s transportation system. \u201cThe project represents a qualitative addition to Dubai\u2019s transport ecosystem, as it enhances integration between different mobility modes and provides flexible and efficient first- and last-mile solutions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cStudies have demonstrated the project\u2019s efficiency in terms of capacity and operating costs, with the pilot route expected to serve around 13,000 passengers per day, while the full route is projected to have a total capacity of approximately 30,000 passengers per day,\u201d he said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Steve Davis, president of The Boring Company, highlighted that the partnership aims to deliver safe and efficient tunneling solutions aligned with Dubai\u2019s long-term mobility strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are proud to partner with the Roads and Transport Authority, one of the world\u2019s leading entities in adopting innovative solutions in the transport sector. 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