Located just outside Riyadh, Qiddiya is Saudi Arabia’s flagship entertainment and culture destination, part of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 initiative.

With substantial investment driving its development, and described as "a city built for play," Qiddiya is being purposefully crafted as a global destination for sports, arts, and adventure. A number of exciting entertainment destinations have been announced including the multi-purpose Prince Mohammed bin Salman Stadium which is set to host matches for the 2034 FIFA World Cup, and the newly announced Sir Nick Faldo signature golf course, which has been slated to open to the public in 2026.

And at the heart of Qiddiya will be the much-anticipated Six Flags Qiddiya City is slated to open on December 31, with tickets now on sale.

What is Six Flags?

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For thrill-seekers and adrenalin-chasers, Six Flags is one of the world’s largest and most iconic amusement park brands, known for delivering jaw-dropping and high-thrill experiences across its 42 parks in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Founded in 1961, the company has built its reputation on record-breaking roller coasters, immersive themed zones, and family-friendly attractions that span everything from water parks to wildlife encounters. With a legacy of innovation and entertainment, Six Flags continues to expand global, including its highly anticipated debut in Saudi with Six Flags Qiddiya City, set to open in 2025.

Each park blends adrenaline, storytelling, and seasonal events to create unforgettable experiences for visitors of all ages.

The Rides & Attractions of Six Flags Qiddiya City

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Six Flags Qiddiya City will offer a mix of thrill rides, family attractions, and immersive storytelling, all set within a futuristic entertainment district. Whether you're chasing adrenaline or planning a weekend with the kids, this park is designed to deliver unforgettable experiences.

This sprawling theme park will feature six immersive zones, each packed with adrenaline-pumping rides, family-friendly experiences, and record-breaking attractions. With 28 rides and attractions confirmed, here’s a breakdown of what to expect.

City of Thrills

This is the ultimate adrenaline-charged zone where daredevils defy gravity and speed through record-breaking rides in a high-octane urban playground

Adrena-Line – Family Friendly – A mild thrill yet high-speed, suspended coaster, this is a good introduction for up-and-coming thrill seekers
Falcons Flight – Thrill Ride – This is the signature ride of Six Flags Qiddiya City, the world’s tallest, fastest, and longest roller coaster offers the extreme thrills. Hitting speeds of up to 250 km/h, this ride will blow your mind!
Sirocco Tower – Thrill Ride – Another extreme thrill ride, this sky-piercing free-fall ride has a record-breaking drop tower
Windrider – Family Friendly – Another mild thrill ride that the family will enjoy, riders will soar into the skies alongside the falcon

Discovery Springs

A zone pivoting on aquatic adventure and serene soaking, here you'll find a selection of thrill rides that the whole family will enjoy

Aquatopia – Kids Zone – The little ones will love splashing, playing and exploring in this water playground
Big Splash – Family Friendly – A mild thrill, family-friendly water ride, you'll brave a thrilling experience of a high, exhilarating drop into the waters below
Into the Deep – Family Friendly – Become a cave explorer with this interactive dark ride that everyone will enjoy
Sea Stallion – Family Friendly – An interactive mild thrill coaster like no other, this is the tallest and fastest rider-controlled coaster in the world
Water Wheel – Family Friendly – This spinning water ride encourages riders to splash other riders in other buckets and catch as many fish as possible
Zoomaflooma - Family Friendly – A mild thrill ride, rise above Discovery Springs and enjoy a water drop adventure as you learn about the Nahari people and their efforts to conserve and protect the water surrounding the land

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Grand Exposition

Discover the spectacle of Grand Exposition, where global wonders, pioneering inventions, and show-stopping performances converge in a celebration of innovation and imagination

Arabian Carousel – Family Friendly – A traditional and beautifully themed family carousel ride, with Arabic music
Colossus – Thrill Ride – Another signature ride, Colossus is a dramatic and extreme thrill coaster, and a cleverly crafted anti-gravity ride with dramatic turns
Expo Flyer – Family Friendly – A family-friendly gentle ride, this is a nostalgic, fairground-style attraction with views over the entertainment destination
Gyrospin – Thrill Ride – A dizzying ride with record-breaking spins, this g-force inducing ride is for extreme thrill seekers only
Roundabout – Family Friendly – What is an amusement park without bumper cars?

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Steam Town

The past and the future collide at Steam Town, this is an action packed land of adventure and discovery

Adventure Junction – Kids Zone – An imaginative play zone designed for young explorers to dive into nonstop excitement
Iron Rattler – Thrill Ride – Described as an intense thrill ride, this hybrid coaster has a series of stomach-wrenching drops that thrill seekers will love
Saw Mill Falls – Family Friendly – A mild-thrill water ride with splash zones and dramatic drops that result in massive splashes
Sprockenator – Family Friendly – Climb aboard the Sprockenator, Professor Screemore’s wild steam-powered invention driven by revolutionary engineering
Steel Stampede – Family Friendly – A low thrill, family-friendly ride, this is a whirlwind spinning ride that everyone will enjoy

Twilight Gardens

Coming to life after-dark with twinkling lights, welcome to the enchanting world of the Twilight Gardens

Amirat Al Buhayra – Family Friendly – Serene water ride, drift across a pond on a giant leaf while dodging playful sprays and soaking up fun
The Enchanted Greenhouse – Family Friendly – Interactive dark ride with a minimum height requirement of 90 cm
Kaleidoscope Balloons – Family Friendly – Glide through the skies on this family-friendly aerial experience ride
Twilight Express – Family Friendly – A mild thrill family coaster through magical landscapes

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Valley of Fortune

A land of buried treasure, the Valley of Fortunes invites treasure hunters to explore, uncover symbols and decode icons carved into the stone

Canyon Charters – Family Friendly – This ride lets aspiring pilots take flight in their very own plane for a sky-high adventure
Skywatch – Family Friendly – A ride that showcases views over the landscape of Six Flags Qiddiya City
Spitfire – Thrill Ride – An intense thrill ride, this high-speed coaster has sharp turns, and a height restriction of 130-196 cm
Treasure Trail – Family Friendly – Dark ride with adventure storytelling with surprises at every turn

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