Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is building the largest water park in the Middle East called Aquarabia. The water park will feature four record-breaking attractions, the world’s tallest water coaster, the tallest drop body slide, the tallest water slide, and the longest mat racer on the planet. It will also have a huge surf pool, a dedicated zone for extreme water sports, and an underwater adventure
Aquarabia as the largest water park in the Middle East, located on the outskirts of Riyadh in Qiddiya City, it guarantees fun at every nook of the massive 250,000 square meter project. It will feature no less than 22 rides and attractions, with five record-breakers, and the Kingdom’s first surf pool to enthral tourists and visitors. Aquarabia will also pack in some unforgettable animal experiences across Arabian Peak, Camel Rock, and Herding Grounds. Keeping in sync with the Saudi Arabian spirit to outdo the ordinary, the water park will offer a first of its kind underwater adventure ride featuring fully submersible cars.
Qiddiya Investment Company managing director Abdullah Aldawood says: “This announcement marks a significant milestone for Qiddiya City and for the entertainment, tourism and sports sector. As we keep expanding our entertainment offering, Aquarabia and Six Flags Qiddiya City will fulfil the diverse entertainment needs of our community, contribute to the diversification of our economy and create job opportunities in the tourism sector.”
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Aquarabia, the largest water park in the Middle East will enhance Qiddiya City’s theme park offerings alongside Six Flags Qiddiya City. The new Six Flags theme park will house five world-record-breaking coasters across six distinctively themed lands.
This includes the world’s tallest free-standing shot tower ride, Sirocco Tower; the world’s tallest pendulum ride, Gyropsin; the tallest inverted top hat coaster, Spitfire; the tallest tilt coaster, Iron Rattler; and the world’s tallest, fastest, and longest roller coaster, Falcons Flight, which will run parallel to the Formula One track.
Both parks will situate themselves in a completely walkable area of Qiddiya City, offering tourists an array of accommodations and restaurants alongside a green oasis where they can relax between heart-pounding rides. Creative architecture and infrastructure will allow visitors to move about with ease, reducing travel time and increasing enjoyment.
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Aquarabia: The largest water park in the Middle East aims for 2025 completion
Construction crews are currently building both parks, with plans to complete them by 2025. The parks will be the first attractions in Qiddiya City, responding to the growing domestic demand in the Kingdom for fresh, immersive entertainment experiences and water-based activities.
Six themes areas distinguish Aquarabia as the water park, in the Middle East from Six Flags Qiddiya, which features 28 attractions, shops, dining options and entertainment venues. Although there are similarities than differences between them when it comes to having fun the more, the merrier isn’t it? Abdullah bin Nasser Aldawood, a board member and managing director at QIC stated; “This announcement signifies an achievement for Qiddiya City and the entertainment, tourism and sports industries. By expanding our range of entertainment options Aquarabia and Six Flags Qiddiya City will cater to our communitys entertainment needs. They will also help diversify our economy and generate job opportunities, within the tourism sector.”
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As part of Saudi Vision 2030, Qiddiya City hopes to boost local tourism and jobs while offering leisure alternatives to its citizens. Estimates suggest Aquarabia and Six Flags Qiddiya City will create a total of 10,000 direct and indirect jobs, making a substantial contribution to the Kingdom’s economic diversification and GDP targets.
Qiddiya City, a new master-planned destination, presents a unique chance to incorporate sustainability throughout all stages of development, including design, building, and operation. As a result, Aquarabia, the largest water park in the Middle East and Six Flags Qiddiya City dedicate themselves to maintaining the highest standards of sustainable practices, implementing best practices in waste management and water consumption through cutting-edge technology and design.
