The landscape of the Tuwaiq cliffs is undergoing a jaw-dropping transformation with the arrival of Aquarabia. Sneak peek images of the soon-to-open water park show several giant camels and desert foxes carved into the cliff face.
The Tuwaiq cliffs are undergoing a jaw-dropping transformation as Aquarabia prepares for its debut. Recently released preview images offer us a glimpse into the park's striking design, featuring colossal camels and desert foxes expertly carved directly into the rock face, overlooking the entire park.
Officially Saudi Arabia’s first home-grown water theme park, Aquarabia opened to the public just after the Eid Al-Fitr holidays. Located 40 minutes southwest of Riyadh (45 km from downtown and 70 km from King Khalid International Airport). Both Aquarabia and Six Flags Qiddiya City act as key pillars of Saudi Vision 2030, in creating jobs and inspiring entertainment experiences, and encouraging tourism to the Kingdom.
Zones of Aquarabia
The waterpark is divided into eight zones inspired by the local environment and Saudi wildlife: Camel Rock, Viper Canyon, The Den, Wave Wadi, Herding Grounds, Arabian Peak, Surf Lagoon, and Dhub Grotto. Each section will house a selection of different experiences, catering for all tastes in entertainment; from those who are looking for extreme thrill, to family friendly rides and one-of-a-kind experiences.
What rides and waterslides can we expect at Aquarabia?
Aquarabia has been engineered to push the boundaries of aquatic engineering, debuting with 22 rides and attractions across the eight themed and immersive zones and areas.
Spanning 250,000 square meters, the waterpark is nearly 50% larger than any existing aqua fun destination in the region. Announced in February 2022 in partnership with the Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC), Aquarabia follows the successful inauguration of its neighbouring entertainment destination, Six Flags Qiddiya City, which opened to the public on December 31, 2025.
Let's take a look at the top attractions, waterslides and thrill rides at Aquarabia in Qiddiya City.
World-Record-Breaking Rides & Signature Experiences
Pushing the limits of engineering and expectations, these signature rides have been specifically designed and tested to break boundaries (and world-records!) and offer waterpark goers a new, once in a lifetime experience.
- Junoon Drop at Camel Rock: Set to be the world’s tallest water coaster, standing at over 42 meters (12 stories) high. Junoon Drop features a near-vertical descent and utilises a unique seven-person raft — the only one of its kind globally.
- Speedy Jamezales at Camel Rock: This ride will be the world’s tallest AquaLoop; an AquaLoop is an extreme, high-thrill body water slide with a breathtaking near-vertical, 360-degree loop. Speedy Jamezales will feature a translucent fibre glass slide featuring a "trap door" start that sends riders into a high-velocity free fall.
- Slithereel at Viper Canyon: Another ride for the world records, Slithereel will be the world’s longest SlideWheel, a rotating slide structure that combines the motion of a Ferris wheel with the physics of a water slide to create an optical illusion of shifting gravity.
- Jamal Joom / Jamal Rush at Camel Rock: The world’s longest and tallest mat and bodyslude racer, stretching 232 meters and incorporating "Mat Blaster" technology for powered uphill sections.
- Aquaticar - Legend of the Glowing Guardians at Viper Canyon: A global first in theme park technology, this underwater ride allows guests to pilot fully submersible vehicles through a bioluminescent artificial reef. In a duo, riders will descend nine feet below the surface of the water in a subaqua-vehicle and enjoy the underwater adventure, where special sensors trigger audio-visual surprises for an unforgettable ride.
Thrill & Adventure Rides
Let's be real, these are the rides that we all have on our list, from high climbs to sharp drops, twists, turns and surprise splashes, these are the rides and experiences that every water park lover will enjoy.
- Hyper Viper: A medium thrill, "Shoot the Chute" boat ride with a 15-metre plunge that creates a massive splash. This exciting ride combines thrilling turns with a heart-pounding vertical drop, but its the size of the splash that really counts.
- Wadi Tahaddi: Board a six-person raft for a 19.7-meter climb, and get ready for the 600-meter-long "Spinning Rapids" white-water rafting experience, featuring intense centrifugal forces and 360-degree turns. Intense spirals combined with heart-pounding drops will have this one top of your list to ride again.
- Jump Jolt: A cliff-diving-style attraction where riders free-fall into deep pools from varying heights. This is a unique cliff diving experience in a controlled, supervised, splashdown environment
- KayaXtreme: An adrenalin spiking white-water kayaking adventure designed for both professional training and recreational thrills, test your sills on the fast-flowing rivers (with great views) in a kayak.
- YOLO Solo: A taste of extreme rock climbing, this outdoor adventure experience located in the Herding Grounds zone.
- Raft Republic: A large-scale group raft ride, fight the white river waves and enjoy the unpredictable twists and wild wave elements.
- Colossal Canyon: This is the go-to destination for adventure experiences in the Aquarabia theme park, from hiking to sliding, rappelling and swimming through rugged terrain, Colossal Canyon tests your fitness and skills, all whilst having fun!
Conquer Wadi Tahaddi with family and friends! and navigate 600 meters of thrilling white water. Enjoy intense spirals, heart-pounding drops, and two 360-degree turns in this exhilarating ride.
Family & Kids' Attractions
Beyond the adrenalin-fuelled slides, guests will be able to enjoy family-friendly experiences, rides and immersive zones. Some of the key family-friendly and lifestyle attractions will include:
- Surftopia: The Kingdom’s first inland surf pool using Endless Surf technology, offering customisable waves for all skill levels.
- Amwaj Bay: The park’s flagship wave pool, featuring a lively atmosphere with music and curated wave patterns.
- The Lazy Camel: A scenic lazy river that everyone will love, this stream winds through the park, offering views of the Tuwaiq Mountains and cliffside carvings.
- Camel Racers: This exhilarating tube slide transforms every lane into a high-speed racing deck, heightening the thrill of the rapid twists and oscillating light and dark segments.
- Splash Grotto: This is the ultimate kid and family-friendly splash pad experience. Described as "play fortress" this zone features 181 interactive play elements, including ten splashtastic tubing water slides, giant splash buckets and more!
- SplishSplash Sploosh & ZipZapZoom: A dedicated splash pad and mini-slides area featuring fun lighting effects, gentle rides for toddlers and young children.
Relaxation & Special Zones
Again, ensuring the water-centric entertainment and adventure destination appeals to all types, there are a handful of areas for adults-only enjoyment, and quiet spots for a more relaxed expereince.
- Arabian Peak: An adults-only destinations and retreat area of the water park, Arabian Peak features luxury leisure pools and private cabanas.
- The Den: This area of the park is a dedicated, secluded retreat designed specifically for women and children, featuring private splash pads and gentle streams.
Is there a dress code for Aquarabia?
Yes, there is a specific dress code for swimwear at Aquarabia Qiddiya City. The dress code is designed and implemented to ensure safety on high-intensity rides whilst also maintaining a family-friendly environment that respects local public decency regulations.
All guests are encouraged to wear only appropriate swimwear, as normal clothing such as shorts and t-shirts are not permitted on the rides. Regular clothing pieces, or clothing with metal buckles, zippers or rivets may damage to the equipment and injury to the rider. Transparent or overly revealing swimwear is strictly prohibited.
Normal Days & Family Days:
- Men: Above-knee swim shorts or board shorts at a minimum, a rash guard set is also permitted.
- Women: Sleeveless and knee-length swimsuits or Burkini. Bikinis are not permitted.
- Children under eight (<8) years old: Relaxed swimwear guidelines, provided attire is not excessively revealing.
Ladies' Days:
- Women: Sleeveless, knee-length swimsuits, one-piece swimsuits or Burkinis are allowed. Bikinis are not permitted.
- Children under eight (<8) years old: Relaxed swimwear guidelines, provided attire is not excessively revealing.
Read more about the dress code for Aquarabia at Qiddiya City right here.
Aquarabia is opening soon: ticketing details and opening times coming soon!
Six Flags Qiddiya City is open now. Openind hours during Eid from 3pm - 11pm daily, and on Saturdays from 12pm - midnight
Tickets for Six Flags Qiddiya City start from SAR 375 per person, buy your tickets here
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