Six Flags Qiddiya City
Amusement park in Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia
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Six Flags Qiddiya City[a] is an amusement park located in Qiddiya City, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia. Owned by the Qiddiya Investment Company, it is operated and managed by Six Flags Entertainment Corporation. It is the first Six Flags theme park in Asia and features Falcons Flight, the world's tallest, fastest, and longest roller coaster.[1][2][3]
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| Location | Qiddiya City, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia |
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| Coordinates | 24°35′19.6″N 46°19′57.6″E |
| Status | Operating |
| Opened | December 31, 2025 |
| Owner | Qiddiya Investment Company |
| Operated by | Six Flags Entertainment Corporation |
| Area | 320,000 m2 (79 acres) |
| Attractions | |
| Total | 28 |
| Roller coasters | 8 |
| Water rides | 5 |
| Website | sixflagsqiddiyacity |
History
Background
On April 4, 2018, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation announced the development of a new park in Riyadh backed by the Public Investment Fund, Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, under Saudi Vision 2030, a government initiative to diversify the country's economy. The park was initially slated for a 2022 opening.[4]
On August 26, 2019, the Qiddiya Investment Company unveiled plans for the 79-acre park's design. These included 28 attractions over six themed park areas with a mix of both thrill rides and family-friendly rides. They announced Falcons Flight, which would be the world's longest, tallest, and fastest roller coaster upon completion. The park's opening date was then moved to 2023.[5]
Construction
On December 12, 2021, Qiddiya Investment Company awarded a $1 billion contract to Almabani General Contractors based in Saudi Arabia and Bouygues Bâtiment International based in France to begin construction on the park.[3][6]
In 2024, UK Export Finance designated the Six Flags Qiddiya project as "Category A" under its social and environmental risk framework, identifying a potential for significant adverse impact during construction and operation, requiring ongoing monitoring of labour conditions during construction.[7]
Opening
On November 16, 2025, it was announced that Six Flags Qiddiya City would officially open on December 31, 2025. Ticket prices were confirmed to start at US$87 (SAR325) for adults and US$74 (SAR275) for children, with free admission for infants under four years old. Tickets grant unlimited access to all rides and attractions in the park for a full day.[8]
In the weeks leading up to the official opening, the park hosted a soft opening for the families of employees and selected media influencers. Around two weeks prior to the official opening ceremony, WWE stars including Randy Orton, Liv Morgan, Omos, Tiffany Stratton, and Grayson Waller visited Six Flags Qiddiya City while on tour in Saudi Arabia to promote the Riyadh Season and the 2026 Royal Rumble.[9]
On December 29, 2025, the park was officially inaugurated in a ceremony under the patronage of the Governor of Riyadh Province, Faisal bin Bandar, who formally announced the opening before guests and officials in attendance. The event also featured a live performance by Alicia Keys.[10]
Six Flags Qiddiya City officially opened to the public on New Year’s Eve 2025, becoming the first Six Flags park in Asia and the first located outside North America since 2004 following the sale and spin-off of the former Six Flags European Division theme parks (Six Flags Holland and Six Flags Belgium) to Palamon Capital Partners (StarParks).[11]
Areas and attractions
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Steam Town
Steam Town is themed around "mechanical marvels" and "dynamic contraptions."[6]
| Ride | Year opened | Manufacturer | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Rattler | 2025 | Vekoma | A steel tilt coaster which is the world's tallest of its kind.[12] |
| Saw Mill Falls | 2025 | Mack Rides | A water coaster ride.[13] |
| Sprockenator | 2025 | Zamperla | A dynamic ride with rotating arms carrying gondolas.[14] |
| Steel Stampede | 2025 | Unknown | A spinning platform ride.[15] |
City of Thrills
City of Thrills is described as a "future city" with Arabic design motifs.
| Ride | Year opened | Manufacturer | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adrena-Line | 2025 | Vekoma | A high-speed suspended coaster.[16] |
| Falcons Flight | 2025 | Intamin | A steel exa coaster. It is the world's tallest, longest, and fastest roller coaster. It is the signature attraction of Six Flags Qiddiya City.[17] |
| Sirocco Tower | 2025 | S&S – Sansei Technologies | A drop tower ride. It is the world's tallest drop tower.[18] |
| Wind Rider | 2025 | Zamperla | A kite flyer ride.[19] |
Twilight Gardens
Twilight Gardens is an "oversized landscape" geared towards children and families.
| Ride | Year opened | Manufacturer | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amirat Al-Buhayra (Princess of the Lake) | 2025 | Unknown | An interactive water ride.[20] |
| Kaleidoscope Balloons | 2025 | Unknown | A balloon race ride.[21] |
| The Enchanted Greenhouse | 2025 | ETF Ride Systems | A family dark ride. |
| Twilight Express | 2025 | Vekoma | A steel family coaster.[22] |
Discovery Springs
Discovery Springs is the aquatic section of the park, meant to represent a desert oasis.
| Ride | Year opened | Manufacturer | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Splash | 2025 | Zamperla | A water plunge ride.[23] |
| Into the Deep | 2025 | Triotech | A dark ride.[24] |
| Sea Stallion | 2025 | Maurer Rides | A steel "rider-controlled" coaster.[25] |
| Water Wheel | 2025 | Unknown | A spinning family water ride.[26] |
| Zoomaflooma | 2025 | WhiteWater West | A log flume ride.[27] |
Grand Exposition
Grand Exposition is inspired by the "innovation" and "nostalgia" of international exhibitions.
| Ride | Year opened | Manufacturer | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arabian Carousel | 2025 | Unknown | A carousel with horses and camels which features Arabian melodies.[28] |
| Colossus | 2025 | Great Coasters International | A wooden hybrid coaster.[29] |
| Expo Flyer | 2025 | Unknown | A swing ride.[30] |
| Gyrospin | 2025 | Zamperla | A 173-foot tall pendulum ride.[31] |
| Roundabout | 2025 | Unknown | A bumper car ride.[32] |
Valley of Fortune
Valley of Fortune is a "land of adventure" with a backdrop of "time-worn architectural ruins."
| Ride | Year opened | Manufacturer | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Charters | 2025 | Unknown | An elevated swing ride. |
| Skywatch | 2025 | Unknown | A flying tent flat ride.[33] |
| Spitfire | 2025 | Intamin | A steel launch coaster. It features the tallest inversion on a roller coaster.[34] |
| Treasure Trail | 2025 | Zamperla | A family dark ride.[35] |
Records
| Attraction | Record | Specifications |
|---|---|---|
| Falcons Flight | Tallest, fastest, and longest roller coaster | Height: 195 m (640 ft) Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph) |
| Sirocco Tower | Tallest free-standing shot tower | Height: 145 m (475 ft) |
| Gyrospin | Tallest pendulum ride | Maximum swing height: 53 m (173 ft) |
| Iron Rattler | Tallest tilt coaster | Height: 63.4 m (208 ft) Top speed: 118 km/h (73 mph) |
| Spitfire | Tallest inverted triple-launch roller coaster | Height: 73 m (240 ft) |