Musk's Boring Company to explore tunnel projects in Abu Dhabi

Elon Musk's Boring Company has announced plans to investigate tunnel projects in Abu Dhabi, signing an agreement with the Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (Adpic) during the Liveability and Investment (LIVEX) conference. Steve Davis, president of The Boring Company, expressed enthusiasm about the potential of underground infrastructure solutions in the emirate.

The Boring Company aims to build 150km of tunnels in the UAE after raising $3 billion in a recent funding round. Construction of the Dubai Loop, an underground high-speed transport network, began in May and is projected to begin operations within two years. Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, chairman of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, emphasized the importance of infrastructure in supporting Abu Dhabi's growth and connectivity.

The Dubai Loop, funded by the government and The Boring Company, will connect DIFC with Dubai Mall using autonomous Tesla cars, with the first four stations located at Burj Khalifa, DIFC 2, Zabeel Dubai Mall Parking, and ICD Brookfield Place. The final cost of the Dubai Loop is estimated to be around Dh2 billion. Maysarah Mahmoud Eid, director general of Adpic, highlighted the collaborative opportunity for advanced underground transportation and utility tunnel solutions, drawing on global expertise and international best practices to support Abu Dhabi's future infrastructure needs.