Six Flags Qiddiya City Opens with Record-breaking Attractions
Photo: Courtesy of Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
(eap) The first major theme park flagship of the Saudi Arabian megaproject Qiddiya City has commenced operations: Six Flags Qiddiya City celebrated its official opening on December 31, 2025. Located around 60 kilometers southwest of Riyadh, the park is the first Six Flags theme park outside North America.
The park spans six themed areas and offers a total of 28 attractions at launch. These include record-breaking rides such as “Falcon’s Flight” (Intamin) – currently the world’s fastest, tallest, and longest roller coaster, “Iron Rattler” (Vekoma) – the world’s tallest tilt coaster, and “Spitfire” (Intamin) – the tallest inverting coaster. In addition to these and other thrill attractions, Qiddiya City also focuses on family-oriented experiences. These include the interactive themed ride “The Enchanted Greenhouse” (Jora Vision/ETF Ride Systems/Alterface) and the dark ride “Into the Deep” (Triotech). The attraction portfolio is complemented by a wide range of food and beverage outlets as well as several merchandise shops.
Iron Rattler | Photo: Courtesy of Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
“Six Flags is proud to announce the opening of Six Flags Qiddiya City in Riyadh, Saudia Arabia, a landmark project that will redefine entertainment in the region. This world-class destination combines cutting-edge, record-breaking attractions, immersive experiences for all ages, and the signature thrills that have made Six Flags a global leader. We look forward to welcoming guests from across the Kingdom and beyond to experience the future of fun at Qiddiya City,” said John Reilly, President and CEO of Six Flags Entertainment Corporation.
In the future, Qiddiya City is set to include additional large-scale projects alongside the Six Flags park. Planned developments include the already well advanced Aquarabia water park (with a projected opening in March), a Formula 1 race circuit, and a Dragon Ball theme park. More about Six Flags Qiddiya City and Aquarabia Qiddiya City will be featured in upcoming issues of EuroAmusement Professional. ■
