Dubai's $200 Billion Plan to Bypass the Strait of Hormuz

Dubai is one of the wealthiest cities in the world, but its prosperity depends heavily on the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most vulnerable shipping chokepoints. With escalating tensions threatening global trade, ambitious alternatives are emerging. In April 2026, Dubai-based architecture firm Znera Space unveiled an extraordinary proposal: a massive artificial waterway cutting through the United Arab Emirates to connect the Persian Gulf directly to the Gulf of Oman, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz entirely. Alongside plans for new ports, this seemingly impossible megaproject could cost an astronomical sum and face unprecedented engineering challenges. But could these radical proposals reshape the future of trade in the Middle East? For business inquiries please contact me on 👉 [email protected] If you enjoy megaprojects, extreme engineering, and record-breaking infrastructure, don’t forget to subscribe to Looking 4 and turn on notifications 🔔 See you in the next episode. You can support the development of the channel by becoming an exclusive member here 👇 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKipICKHTWUR9nmkGFUiFgg/join 00:00 The Union Strait Project 01:50 Background 06:23 Resurfacing the Union Strait Project 08:56 How to build the Dubai-Oman mega-canal 13:45 Dubai’s New Port - Fujairah port 15:15 The Gateway Dubai Cannot Control 18:19 Building A New Front Door 21:33 Etihad Rail - The Overland Route 24:50 The Broader Effort 2026 Looking 4 | All rights reserved.