Six Flags Qiddiya (Saudi Arabia) Discussion Thread

[Blake Hooton]

That means we're nearly 1 month to the opening for Six Flags to finally bring its theme park to the Middle East after nearly 20 years in the making (include two failed Dubai projects and a failed Qatar project).

[prozach626]

Open daily at 4pm???

[KBrylczyk]

18 hours ago, prozach626 said:

Open daily at 4pm???

You wanna go hang out in a sun-drenched desert valley all day where the temps reach 120+ on the regular?  No sir. I spent nearly a decade in Vegas.  Desert life is an indoor and nighttime life.

[tndank]

4pm seems a bit odd right now when highs for the day are 70s and 80s. 

 

[Blake Hooton]

On 12/3/2025 at 2:54 PM, tndank said:

4pm seems a bit odd right now when highs for the day are 70s and 80s. 

 

Most likely the reason why: due to the kingdom's scorching heat.

[KBrylczyk]

On 12/3/2025 at 4:54 PM, tndank said:

4pm seems a bit odd right now when highs for the day are 70s and 80s. 

 

Sir that is Celsius...

[Garet]

On 12/3/2025 at 6:59 AM, prozach626 said:

Open daily at 4pm??

There were a lot of places in Vietnam that ran only in evenings/late afternoons because of heat and humidity. All the outdoor markets usualy were only fully open at night.

[pianojohn]

8 hours ago, KBrylczyk said:

Sir that is Celsius...

Celsius 70-80  is Fahrenheit  158-176.  Some facts: The highest recorded air temperature on Earth is 56.7 °C (134.1 °F), measured on July 10, 1913, in Furnace Creek, Death Valley, California.

No. It's not Celsius. He was probably quoting the LOW temps at night.
 

[tndank]

No, the high for the day is 70-80. Lows in the 50s and 60s. 

[thepoint4life23]

Would you look at that the high today is 74 but the air quality is very unhealthy. Not sure what that means in terms of being out side.  

The weather seems made ups looks like Ohio weather in early summer later spring. 

 

[prozach626]

Says average afternoon temps for this time of year are in the 70's. Although heat will play into it in the warm months, I'm sure, I wonder if this is just a business decision. Like Garet said, it's not unusual in other countries. I remember seeing weird hours on a lot of TPR reviews... when people used to be active here.

[JJLehto]

And we got footage of people actually riding it 
Somehow it's real

I still can't believe this has actually happened. Any of it, but somehow it is.

 While the stats are insane and no doubt it'll be quite an experience still not sure how good it'll really be but yeah, they did it. Good to have infinite oil money and no need to be profitable etc lol  

 

[tndank]

Park looks nice.  I'm going to try and visit next fall.

[JJLehto]

On 12/27/2025 at 1:48 PM, tndank said:

Park looks nice.  I'm going to try and visit next fall.

Still undecided on that (granted it wouldnt even be in the cards until 2027 anyway) but I sure as hell am looking forward to reviews, photos and POVs

The fact this all has happened is insane!

[Blake Hooton]

Here's a live stream from earlier today.

[Blake Hooton]

Two days left to grand opening which is still to happen. Six Flags have now finally brought a theme park to the middle east and it worked after three failed attempts to bring it to the region including UAE in Dubai (tried to bring it to Dubai twice) and Qatar in Lusail.

[thepoint4life23]

That is for sure a grand entrance for falcons flight

[parkjunkie]

They just spent one of their smaller US park's year's budget on fireworks for this park, smh

[JJLehto]

6 hours ago, parkjunkie said:

They just spent one of their smaller US park's year's budget on fireworks for this park, smh

Good to have the infinite oil money cheat code enabled 

[thrillseeker4552]

I will likely never visit (for a multitude of reasons), or at least not for a very long time, but I cannot help but geek out over Falcon's Flight from a technical standpoint. I remember seeing the original announcement and thinking it would never get built. The fact that it actually exists and is operating is absolutely wild. It seems like a sandbox fantasy NoLimits or Planet Coaster creation.

Also slightly less talked about, but Iron Rattler also looks amazing. Is this Vekoma's biggest coaster?

[A.J.]

We now have an official, full-length, nighttime POV of Falcons Flight!

Six Flags Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia’s first-of-its-kind theme park and entertainment destination, celebrated its grand opening Dec. 31 by welcoming guests from across the Kingdom and globe. The debut marks Six Flags Entertainment’s first theme park designed and built outside North America. The trailblazing new park blends immersive entertainment with innovative technology across its six themed lands.

Qiddiya City is the world’s first global destination built entirely upon the “Power of Play.” Located at the heart of the Tuwaiq Mountains, just 40 minutes from Riyadh, this vibrant city, once complete, will bring world-class entertainment, sports and cultural experiences together in a way never seen before.

Six Flags Qiddiya City, Qiddiya City’s inaugural entertainment development, brings next-level thrills and unforgettable experiences to families, friends and adventure-seekers from across the Kingdom and beyond. It features 28 rides and attractions including record-breaking experiences, such as:

• Falcons Flight - the world’s tallest, fastest and longest roller coaster
• Iron Rattler - the world’s tallest tilt coaster
• Spitfire - the world’s tallest inverting coaster

"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.

With 18 rides specially designed for families and younger entertainment-seekers, the park ensures entertainment for all generations. Guests can also look forward to a variety of international dining options, along with retail outlets offering exclusive Six Flags merchandise and souvenirs.

[JJLehto]

22 hours ago, thrillseeker4552 said:

I will likely never visit (for a multitude of reasons), or at least not for a very long time, but I cannot help but geek out over Falcon's Flight from a technical standpoint. I remember seeing the original announcement and thinking it would never get built. The fact that it actually exists and is operating is absolutely wild. It seems like a sandbox fantasy NoLimits or Planet Coaster creation.

Also slightly less talked about, but Iron Rattler also looks amazing. Is this Vekoma's biggest coaster?

Yeah I've been giving it (probably way too much) thought, I do think I've decided I will also never visit (same for the UAE shame bc Formula Rossa) BUT I hold no judgement to whoever does, it's a strictly personal choice and not anything I intend to ever get into. I as well am loving the videos and reports, and this place is bonkers. Yes, not only did it actually happen but you nailed it: the ridiculously insane no limits creations people made have actually been done IRL!!! Good to have the infinite oil money cheat code enabled  but for real I'm envious, my dream would be to have some publicly owned/funded park here that can just build without restraint. 

Same, Iron Rattler looks amazing my mind was blown. Colossus also looked sick (yeah "just" a woodie but I love a relentless intense wooden coaster) those two seem like better rides in my book than even Falcon's Flight (which still is absolutely insane) 

[prozach626]

Screw it. You're already supporting them every time you drive your car.

I stopped paying attention to the outspoken mentality from businesses, corporations, and even some religions. There are so many anti-cop and anti-Christian organizations out there that it's exhausting to try to pay attention. I'm still benefitting the individuals working at these places who have nothing against me personally. I support the individuals who have jobs and lives.

I suppose I've dealt with enough people who literally want me dead that people who are outspoken against me or my way of life don't bother me. It doesn't matter anyway, since a roller coaster isn't enough to get me to board a miserable intercontinental flight.

[JJLehto]

This is the one that really gets me, this looks just fantastic and what a way to really stamp the Vekoma redemption. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBahRIvA47I