LAS VEGAS — The Boring Company signed a definitive agreement with Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority on February 3, 2026, to construct the Dubai Loop — the company's first tunnel project outside the United States. The deal was formalized at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, marking a new chapter in the company's global expansion strategy.
A First-of-Its-Kind Partnership
Under the agreement, the company will build a pilot route stretching 4 miles (6.4 km), with four stations connecting the Dubai International Financial Centre to Dubai Mall. Once operational, the pilot route is projected to serve approximately 13,000 passengers per day.
The first phase carries an estimated price tag of USD 154 million, with an anticipated delivery period of roughly one year following completion of design works and permit approvals. The full 22.5-kilometer route — spanning 19 stations and linking Dubai World Trade Centre and the financial district with Business Bay — is estimated at USD 545 million, with a three-year implementation timeline.
"We are proud to partner with the Roads and Transport Authority, one of the world's leading entities in adopting innovative solutions in the transport sector," said Steve Davis, President of The Boring Company. "Through this partnership, we look forward to delivering advanced, safe, and highly efficient tunnelling solutions that support Dubai's vision for sustainable and future mobility."
How It Works
The Dubai Loop will use 12-foot (3.6 m) diameter tunnels dedicated to vehicle transport. The Boring Company's Prufrock tunneling machines are engineered to bore faster and at lower cost than traditional methods, reducing surface disruption and minimizing construction time. The full route is projected to carry up to 30,000 passengers per day, offering a high-speed, congestion-free alternative to surface roads in one of the world's fastest-growing cities.
