The Dubai Loop is set to transform how residents move across the city, with Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announcing the project at the World Government Summit 2025. The underground transit system emerged from a Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Elon Musk's The Boring Company on February 13, 2025.
Key Features of the Dubai Loop
- 17-kilometre underground network - 11 stations covering major city hubs - Capacity of 20,000 passengers per hour - Direct, non-stop journeys to all destination stations - Speeds of up to 160 km/h - Fully electric, zero-emission transport
The Crown Prince of Dubai described the Dubai Loop as a major advancement in urban mobility, enabling rapid, emissions-free travel between densely populated areas of the city.
What Elon Musk and Sheikh Hamdan Said
Elon Musk described the Dubai Loop as a "wormhole" that allows users to "slide through space and appear instantaneously at different locations." The characterisation underlines the project's ambition: to make cross-city travel feel seamless and near-instant compared to surface roads.
Sheikh Hamdan noted that Dubai — under the leadership of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum — continues to set worldwide transportation standards by pushing the boundaries of technology and sustainability, while improving operational effectiveness for residents and visitors alike.
RTA Director General Mattar Al Tayer signed the MoU alongside The Boring Company's John Hering, formalising the partnership to study and implement the tunnel network.
Other Futuristic Transport Projects at WGS 2025
The World Government Summit also showcased two additional forward-looking mobility concepts alongside the Dubai Loop announcement:
RAILBUS — an autonomous, solar-powered vehicle manufactured using 3D printing technology, designed for sustainable urban transit.
Seaglider — a fully electric vessel capable of connecting Dubai and Abu Dhabi in just 30 minutes, operating with zero emissions across the water.
Together, these announcements reinforce Dubai's position as a global pioneer in next-generation transportation, where innovation and environmental responsibility go hand in hand.
