Tesla may be preparing to expand Full Self-Driving (Supervised) into another major global market, with Elon Musk hinting that the advanced driver-assistance system could launch in the United Arab Emirates as soon as next month.
The tease came on X after Musk reposted a Tesla video showing Full Self-Driving (Supervised) handling an entire trip end-to-end, including navigating to a destination, finding a free parking spot, and parking itself. When a UAE-based user asked when the feature would be available locally, Musk replied, “Hopefully, next month,” suggesting a launch timeline that’s much closer than previously expected. The exchange was later amplified by Tesla watchers, fueling speculation that regulatory approval in the region may already be near.
This potential rollout follows Musk’s recent meeting in Dubai with the UAE’s Deputy Prime Minister, Hamdan bin Mohammed. After the meeting, bin Mohammed said he “very much enjoyed a multifaceted discussion with Elon Musk on space, technology and humanity,” adding that he was excited to see what the future holds. While no official announcements were made, the timing of Musk’s comment has raised eyebrows, especially given Tesla’s aggressive push to expand FSD into new markets.
If Full Self-Driving (Supervised) does go live in the UAE next month, it would become the eighth country where the system is officially available, following South Korea, which joined the list last month. Tesla has been steadily accelerating its global rollout, recently teasing an FSD (Supervised) launch in Denmark for early 2026 as well.
At the same time, the company has been working to win over regulators in more restrictive regions. Tesla has been offering FSD ride-alongs across Europe, allowing lawmakers and officials to experience the system firsthand from the passenger seat. The latest public version of the software, FSD 14.2.1, continues to push boundaries, even allowing drivers to text under certain traffic and road conditions while remaining responsible for supervision.
Meanwhile, Tesla’s ambitions go well beyond supervised autonomy. In the U.S., the company has already begun testing “unsupervised” FSD with its Robotaxi fleet in Austin, Texas, offering rides without a driver or safety monitor onboard.
A launch in the UAE would be a notable milestone, given the country’s openness to advanced transportation technology and smart city initiatives. While Musk’s comment stops short of confirmation, it’s another signal that Tesla is moving quickly to make Full Self-Driving a truly global product.
