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Qiddiya, the entertainment city rising on the Tuwaiq cliffs west of Riyadh, opened its first chapter with Six Flags Qiddiya City at the end of 2025, home to Falcons Flight, the world's tallest, longest and fastest roller coaster, and the Aquarabia water park followed in 2026.
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Why go
Qiddiya City is planned as a whole city built around play: theme parks, motorsport, golf, sport stadiums, performing arts and homes, set on a dramatic plateau of the Tuwaiq escarpment. The full plan is described on our Qiddiya project page. For travelers, the story today is simpler: two big attractions are open and they are genuinely world class.
Six Flags Qiddiya City was inaugurated on December 29, 2025 and opened to the public on New Year's Eve. It is the first Six Flags park in the Middle East, with 28 rides across six themed lands. Aquarabia Qiddiya City, the water park, opened in 2026 with 22 rides and water adventures across eight zones.
Combine a day here with the history and dining of Riyadh and Diriyah, and compare it with the region's other parks on theme parks and entertainment.
Eight roller coasters lead the line-up, headed by Falcons Flight: about 640 feet tall, reaching roughly 155 mph over a 2.6-mile track, a ride that launches off the edge of the cliff. Gentler rides and shows suit younger children. Buy tickets on the official park site.
Official site ↗A large water park with slides, wave pools and family zones, a welcome escape on warm days. Tickets are sold on its official site.
Official site ↗A motorsport circuit designed to host international racing, listed by Qiddiya as coming soon.
A championship course among the cliffs, listed by Qiddiya as coming soon.
Qiddiya has no luxury hotel open yet, so the best plan is to stay in Riyadh and drive out. The Four Seasons at Kingdom Centre, The Ritz-Carlton and The St. Regis are all within about 45 minutes to an hour, depending on traffic; see the full list in our Riyadh hotels guide and the region-wide finest hotels. Hotels inside Qiddiya City are part of the long-term plan, with dates to be confirmed.
A chauffeur makes the day easy, especially with children; see chauffeurs and self-drive.
Tips for a luxury
Arrive at opening time, when queues are shortest and the air is coolest. Look on the official site for express or VIP options, which can include front-of-line access. The plateau is higher and breezier than the city, but summer afternoons are still very hot, so October to April is the best season. Modest, comfortable clothing is the norm; at the water park, follow the posted swimwear rules.
For families, our family travel guide covers childcare, car seats and which parks suit which ages.
Qiddiya sits on the same Tuwaiq escarpment that forms the famous Edge of the World viewpoint northwest of Riyadh, so a guided 4x4 trip to the cliffs at sunset makes a natural second day. Back in the city, the restored lanes of At-Turaif in Diriyah and the National Museum balance the thrill rides with Saudi history, while Riyadh Season events in the cooler months add concerts and sport. Travelers with more time can fly on to AlUla or the Red Sea resorts, both about 90 minutes by air.
| From | Airline | To | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York JFK | Saudia (nonstop) | Riyadh | About 12 hours |
| Washington Dulles | Saudia (nonstop) | Riyadh | About 12 hours |
| Atlanta | Delta (nonstop planned for March 2027) | Riyadh | About 13 hours |
| Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami and others | Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad (one stop) | Riyadh | About 16 to 20 hours |
Investing
Qiddiya City includes residential neighborhoods around its parks and stadiums, and the area is linked to Riyadh by highway with metro stations in the plan. Buyers interested in property near new landmarks should read investing in the future and Saudi Arabia Luxury Real Estate.
Questions travelers ask
Yes. It opened to the public on December 31, 2025.
About 195 meters, or 640 feet, with a top speed of about 250 km/h (155 mph). It is billed as the tallest, longest and fastest roller coaster in the world.
By car or taxi, about 45 minutes from central Riyadh via the Makkah road. Most visitors use a hotel car or chauffeur.
Not yet. Stay in Riyadh; hotels in Qiddiya City are planned, with dates to be confirmed.
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Weather
Average day highs, night lows and rainy days for each month, in Fahrenheit and Celsius side by side. The months in gold are the most comfortable for visiting.
| Month | Day high | Night low | Rainy days | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| °F | °C | °F | °C | ||
| Jan | 69° | 21° | 49° | 10° | 4 |
| Feb | 75° | 24° | 53° | 11° | 1 |
| Mar | 84° | 29° | 60° | 16° | 2 |
| Apr | 91° | 33° | 68° | 20° | 4 |
| May | 101° | 38° | 77° | 25° | 0 |
| Jun | 108° | 42° | 83° | 28° | 0 |
| Jul | 110° | 43° | 86° | 30° | 0 |
| Aug | 109° | 43° | 85° | 30° | 0 |
| Sep | 104° | 40° | 79° | 26° | 0 |
| Oct | 94° | 35° | 70° | 21° | 0 |
| Nov | 84° | 29° | 62° | 17° | 1 |
| Dec | 73° | 23° | 53° | 12° | 2 |
Averages for 2020–2024, Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5). Rainy days: days with at least 1 mm (0.04 in) of rain. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com.
Checked October 2026. Prices and dates are approximate and can change. See our standard.