Aquarabia & Six Flags Qiddiya: Saudi’s Next-Level Adventure Is About to Open
An amusement park experience like no other.
November 27, 2025: If you thought deserts were just about endless dunes, think again. By the end of December 2025, Saudi is flipping the script with two mega attractions that break records and expectations: Aquarabia Waterpark and Six Flags Qiddiya City. Together, they promise a blend of epic thrills, cultural storytelling, and sustainability, making Riyadh the next stop on every globaltraveler’s bucket list.
Here’s why you’ll want to pack your swimsuit and stay for more.
Aquarabia: The Desert’s Biggest Splash
Imagine a waterpark that doesn’t just rival the best in the world but sets entirely new records, all in the heart of Saudi’s desert.
World-first rides:
• Jamal Joom: a 232-meter mega mat blaster where you’ll race your friends at breakneck speed.
• Junoon Drop: a 12-story vertical plunge that twists into freefall (not for the faint-hearted!).
• Speedy Jamezales: the tallest AquaLoop slide on Earth, where the floor literally disappears beneath your feet.
• Hyper Viper & Jump Jolt: daring raft rides and cliff-style drops that will leave your stomach somewhere behind.
Surf the Saudi desert: Thanks to Endless Surf technology, you’ll be able to ride ocean-style waves in Saudi’s first-ever surf pool. Whether you’re a pro or just finding your balance, it’s a surreal experience under desert skies.
Family fun, too: FusionFortress 18 is a colossal interactive play structure with 181 water features, slides, sprays, and splash cannons. Perfect for kids - and grown-ups who refuse to grow up.
A park with a story: Each zone is themed around Saudi’s landscapes and wildlife, from Camel Rock to Viper Canyon; so while you’re chasing thrills, you’re also stepping into a world inspired by Saudi’s natural heritage.
Sustainability meets fun: Aquarabia will recycle 80% of its waste and use reclaimed water for irrigation and cooling, ensuring your fun leaves a lighter footprint.
Six Flags Qiddiya City: Where Records Fall as Fast as Riders
Next door, the legendary Six Flags is opening its first park designed and built from the ground up outside North America, and it’s not holding back. Covering 320,000m² (the size of 45 football pitches), Six Flags Qiddiya City will feature 28 rides and attractions, including 10 thrill rides, 18 family experiences, and five world-record-breaking coasters.
Falcon’s Flight: The Crown Jewel
• Tallest in the world: soaring 195 meters.
• Fastest in the world: hitting 250 km/h (faster than a Formula 1 car).
• Longest in the world: 4.3 km of pure adrenaline.
The ride will even run parallel to Qiddiya’s Speed Park Track, letting coaster fans race alongside professional drivers. To cut plastic waste, Falcon’s Flight will feature innovative windshields that remove the need for disposable goggles, while its wheels are cooled with energy-efficient technology.
More thrills to conquer
• Sirocco Tower: the world’s tallest free-fall ride.
• Spitfire: a triple-launch coaster that slings you into loops.
• Iron Rattler: a hybrid wood-and-steel coaster with a tilt feature.
• Gyrospin: the world’s tallest pendulum ride.
Six Worlds to Explore
This isn’t just about speed, Six Flags Qiddiya is an immersive world of adventure. Step into:
• The Citadel: a central plaza with shows, dining, and retail.
• Discovery Springs: a coral-inspired water wonderland.
• Steam Town: a steampunk realm of gears and thrills (with barbecue worth stopping for).
• Twilight Gardens: a firefly-lit playground for kids and families.
• Valley of Fortune: a treasure-hunt landscape of puzzles and adventure.
• Grand Exposition & City of Thrills: where world’s fair nostalgia meets record-breaking rides.
More Than a Day Trip
The beauty of Aquarabia and Six Flags Qiddiya is that they’re not standalone attractions. They are anchors of Qiddiya City, Saudi’s new hub for entertainment, sports, and culture, part of Vision 2030’s bold diversification journey. Together, the two parks are expected to welcome millions of visitors each year. Once fully operational, Qiddiya City is projected to contribute SAR 135 billion annually to Saudi’s GDP.
Sustainability is a core promise, with Six Flags Qiddiya City targeting to divert over 80% of construction waste from landfills. Beyond rides, visitors can extend their stay with luxury hotels, adventure sports, cultural shows, and more, all part of Qiddiya’s “Power of Play” philosophy.
Why the World Is Watching
With these projects, Saudi isn’t just entering the tourism game, it’s changing it. By combining cutting-edge engineering with local storytelling and eco-conscious design, Aquarabia and Six Flags Qiddiya City are set to become global icons on par with the world’s most famous attractions.
By the end of 2025, the desert will echo not just with silence and sand, but with the screams of coaster fans, the laughter of families, and the splash of surfers catching desert waves.
Saudi isn’t just building rides; it’s building unforgettable memories that you’ll only find here. And once you’ve come for the thrills, you’ll want to stay for more.
To learn more and plan your trip, visit the Visit Saudi website.
