Six Flags Qiddiya City

Six Flags Qiddiya City
ستة أعلام مدينة القِدِّيَّة
Location in Qiddiya
LocationQiddiya City, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia
Coordinates24°35′19.6″N 46°19′57.6″E / 24.588778°N 46.332667°E / 24.588778; 46.332667
StatusUnder construction
OpensDecember 31, 2025
OwnerQiddiya Investment Company
Operated bySix Flags Entertainment Corporation
Theme
  • City of Thrills
  • Steam Town
  • Twilight Gardens
  • Discovery Springs
  • Valley of Fortune
  • Grand Exposition
Area320,000 square metres (79 acres)
Attractions
Total28 (as of 2025)
Roller coasters8
Water rides5 (as of 2025)
WebsiteOfficial website

Six Flags Qiddiya City (Arabic: ستة أعلام مدينة القِدِّيَّة) is an upcoming amusement park in Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia. It will be part of the entertainment complex known as Qiddiya City. The American amusement park company Six Flags will be in charge of operations. The park is currently set to open on December 31st, 2025.[1][2][3]

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 lands, 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]

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 (SAR 325) for adults and US$74 (SAR 275) 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.[7]

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 the same time, 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.[8]

Areas and attractions

Six Flags Qiddiya City consists of six themed lands.

Steam Town

Steam Town is themed around "mechanical marvels" and "dynamic contraptions."[6]

Ride Year opened Manufacturer Description
Iron Rattler TBA Vekoma A steel tilt coaster which will be the world's tallest of its kind upon completion.[9]
Saw Mill Falls TBA Mack Rides A water coaster ride.[10]
Sprockenator TBA Zamperla A dynamic ride with rotating arms carrying gondolas.[11]
Steel Stampede TBA Unknown A spinning platform ride.[12]

City of Thrills

City of Thrills is described as a "future city" with Arabic design motifs.[6]

Ride Year opened Manufacturer Description
Adrena-Line TBA Vekoma A high-speed suspended coaster.[13]
Falcons Flight TBA Intamin A steel exa coaster. Upon opening, it will be the world's tallest, longest, and fastest roller coaster. It is the signature attraction of Six Flags Qiddiya City.[14]
Sirocco Tower TBA S&S – Sansei Technologies A drop tower ride. Upon opening, it will be the world's tallest drop tower.[15]
Wind Rider TBA Zamperla A kite flyer ride.[16]

Twilight Gardens

Twilight Gardens is an "oversized landscape" geared towards children and families.[6]

Ride Year opened Manufacturer Description
Amirat Al Buhayra TBA Unknown An interactive water ride.[17]
Kaleidoscope Balloons TBA Unknown A balloon race ride.[18]
The Enchanted Greenhouse TBA ETF Ride Systems A family dark ride.
Twilight Express TBA Vekoma A steel family coaster.[19]

Discovery Springs

Discovery Springs is the aquatic section of the park, meant to represent a desert oasis.[6]

Ride Year opened Manufacturer Description
Big Splash TBA Zamperla A water plunge ride.[20]
Into the Deep TBA Triotech A dark ride.[21]
Sea Stallion TBA Maurer Rides A steel "rider-controlled" coaster.[22]
Water Wheel TBA Unknown A spinning family water ride.[23]
Zoomaflooma TBA WhiteWater West A log flume ride.[24]

Grand Exposition

Grand Exposition is inspired by the "innovation" and "nostalgia" of international exhibitions.[6]

Ride Year opened Manufacturer Description
Arabian Carousel TBA Unknown A carousel with horses and camels which features Arabian melodies.[25]
Colossus TBA Great Coasters International A wooden hybrid coaster.[26]
Expo Flyer TBA Unknown A swing ride.[27]
Gyrospin TBA Zamperla A 173-foot tall pendulum ride.[28]
Roundabout TBA Unknown A bumper car ride.[29]

Valley of Fortune

Valley of Fortune is a "land of adventure" with a backdrop of "time-worn architectural ruins."[6]

Ride Year opened Manufacturer Description
Canyon Charters TBA Unknown An elevated swing ride.
Skywatch TBA Unknown A flying tent flat ride.[30]
Spitfire TBA Intamin A steel launch coaster. Upon opening, it will feature the tallest inversion on a roller coaster.[31]
Treasure Trail TBA Zamperla A family dark ride.[32]

References

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  21. ^ "Into the Deep - Dark Ride with Mysterious Caves | Six Flags Qiddiya City". sixflagsqiddiyacity.com. Retrieved 2025-10-25.
  22. ^ "Sea Stallion - World's Tallest & Fastest Rider Controlled Roller Coaster | Six Flags Qiddiya City". sixflagsqiddiyacity.com. Retrieved 2025-10-25.
  23. ^ "Water Wheel - Spinning Water Ride | Six Flags Qiddiya City". sixflagsqiddiyacity.com. Retrieved 2025-10-25.
  24. ^ "Zoomaflooma Fume - 13 Meter Water Fall Drop Ride | Six Flags Qiddiya City". sixflagsqiddiyacity.com. Retrieved 2025-10-25.
  25. ^ "Arabian Carousel - Carousels Ride | Six Flags Qiddiya City". sixflagsqiddiyacity.com. Retrieved 2025-10-25.
  26. ^ "Colossus - 80 km/h Hybrid Wooden Roller Coaster Ride | Six Flags Qiddiya City". sixflagsqiddiyacity.com. Retrieved 2025-10-25.
  27. ^ "Expo Flyer - Spinning Swing Ride | Six Flags Qiddiya City". sixflagsqiddiyacity.com. Retrieved 2025-10-25.
  28. ^ "Gyrospin - 53 Meter Tall Pendulum Swing Ride | Six Flags Qiddiya City". sixflagsqiddiyacity.com. Retrieved 2025-10-25.
  29. ^ "Roundabout - Derby Themed Bumper Cars | Six Flags Qiddiya City". sixflagsqiddiyacity.com. Retrieved 2025-10-25.
  30. ^ "Skywatch - 100 Passenger Flying Tent Ride | Six Flags Qiddiya City". sixflagsqiddiyacity.com. Retrieved 2025-10-25.
  31. ^ "Spitfire - 73 meter Triple Launch Roller Coaster | Six Flags Qiddiya City". sixflagsqiddiyacity.com. Retrieved 2025-10-25.
  32. ^ "Treasure Trail Haunt - Treasure Hunt Adventure | Six Flags Qiddiya City". sixflagsqiddiyacity.com. Retrieved 2025-10-25.