There’s nothing quite like the adrenaline rush you get from being on a rollercoaster ride at top speed. Your hair is blowing in the wind, your heart is pumping and you’re able to glimpse the world around you as you soar high above the streets below. Now picture all that with incredible views of the Red Sea Coast as the sun goes down. From themed adventure rides to aqua parks and more, here are some of our favourite theme parks and kids' adventure playgrounds in and around Jeddah.
1. Atallah Happy Land Park
A beloved family favourite for exhilarating, fun-filled, action-packed rides is Atallah Happy Land Park. There are fun adventures for every age group – head here to enjoy 26 exciting rides, an ice rink and indoor rock climbing. There’s also a new Surfrider attraction that takes riders way up in the sky and then back down again at high speed. Hold on tight! Take a moment to catch your breath at one of the regular dance shows or the magical musical fountain. And when you’ve worked up an appetite after all those adventures, there’s a food court with a variety of tasty options.
2. Adventure World
Located inside Jeddah’s Flamingo Mall, this adrenaline-charged theme park aptly titled Adventure World is a great place for children and families to go for excitement while also escaping the summer heat. It’s one of the most popular kids’ play areas in Jeddah. It features a miniature roller coaster, colorful bumper cars, a carousel and even a Jungle Coaster. This theme park is an ideal place to go for parents in need of a break while the kids enjoy numerous adventurous, jaw-dropping rides.
3. City Walk
This exciting temporary theme park opens annually during Jeddah Season, a one-of-a-kind celebration that features a variety of concerts, events, activities and more. Every summer, the theme park is jam-packed with fun rides and experiences in multiple areas such as spooky Horror Village, water games at Splash and arcade games at Anime Village. There’s fun to be had for everyone as well as some delicious nibbles and drinks at restaurants and cafes also in the area.
4. Al Shallal Theme Park
We've saved the best for last – Jeddah’s largest amusement park, stationed within an area that spans 60,000 square meters, Al Shallal is the place to get your adrenaline pumping and your excitement levels to their peak. There’s something here for all ages, from fun roller coaster rides, bumper cars and teacup twirls to something more unique like the Amazon Log Ride that adds the spice of an exotic faraway destination, Power Surge and Sling Shot.
When you need to catch your breath, head to the Ferris Wheel and enjoy breathtaking views of the Red Sea or meet friends and family at the bowling alley. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, there are four delicious international restaurants to choose from – plenty of options for picky eaters. This is the ideal place to lose yourself in joy and excitement while connecting with loved ones.
