The Board of Directors of the Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) announced the launch of Aquarabia. Located in Qiddiya City, Aquarabia will complement Six Flags Qiddiya City, the city’s flagship theme park.
Embracing Qiddiya’s Power of Play philosophy, Aquarabia seeks to draw visitors from across the globe with its twenty-two rides and family-friendly water-based experiences. The park aims to achieve four world-records including the world’s tallest water coaster, the tallest drop body slide, the tallest water slide, and the longest mat racer. Aquarabia will also feature an underwater adventure ride featuring fully submersible cars. Guests will also be able to experience an extreme watersports zone dedicated to rafting, kayaking, canyoneering, free solo climbing and cliff jumping, as well as a surf pool. Moreover, Aquarabia will offer immersive, narrative-based design elements, with its theming based around ancient desert wellsprings and Qiddiya’s wildlife seeking an oasis.
Commenting on the launch, Qiddiya Investment Company Managing Director Abdullah Aldawood said: “This announcement marks a significant milestone for Qiddiya City and for the entertainment, tourism and sports sector. As we keep expanding our entertainment offering, Aquarabia and Six Flags Qiddiya City will fulfill the diverse entertainment needs of our community, contribute to the diversification of our economy and create job opportunities in the tourism sector.”
Aquarabia will complement Qiddiya City’s theme park offering with the previously announced Six Flags Qiddiya City, a thrill park with twenty-eight rides and attractions. Six Flags Qiddiya City will also aim for five world-record-breaking coasters spread across six uniquely themed lands: Sirocco Tower, the world’s tallest free standing shot tower ride; Gyropsin, the world’s tallest pendulum ride; Spitfire, the world’s tallest inverted top hat coaster; Iron Rattler, the world’s tallest tilt coaster; and lastly the Falcons Flight, the world’s tallest, fastest and longest roller coaster which will run parallel to the F1 track.
Both parks are currently under construction and are expected to be completed in 2025. Aquarabia and Six Flags Qiddiya City will be the first attractions to open for visitors to experience Qiddiya City’s entertainment and sports proposition, addressing increasing domestic demand for new immersive entertainment experiences and water-based activities in the Kingdom. Through these attractions, Qiddiya City aims to provide residents with entertainment options while bolstering local tourism and employment as part of Saudi Vision 2030.
