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

[dollyartasia]

On 8/26/2019 at 11:58 PM, robbalvey said:

 

Six Flags Qiddiya Unveils Park Design

https://content.sixflags.com/qiddiya/

 

RIYADH, 26 August, 2019: Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) today unveiled the design for Six Flags Qiddiya, one of the key entertainment facilities in a new city that is being built just outside Riyadh, and is destined to become the Kingdom’s capital of entertainment, sports and the arts.

 

“Our vision is to make Six Flags Qiddiya a theme park that delivers all the thrills and excitement that audiences from all over the world have come to expect from the Six Flags brand, and to elevate those experiences with authentic themes connected to the location. As a place that will create indelible memories and moments of delight, telling stories that resonate with our guests is a central notion that will be evident throughout Qiddiya,” said Michael Reininger, Chief Executive Officer of QIC.

 

Six Flags Qiddiya will be one of the key entertainment features in Qiddiya’s first phase when it opens in 2023. The rides and attractions found in each land have been designed exclusively for Qiddiya and include many that will set world records.

 

“The Six Flags brand began in 1961 when we opened as our first park, Six Flags Over Texas, which was themed according to the six flags that once flew over Texas. At Six Flags Qiddiya, we return to that heritage by creating six immersive lands designed for Saudis of all ages who seek family entertainment experiences steeped in their rich culture and history. We are thrilled to be part of a project of such scale and scope and are proud to celebrate this milestone with Qiddiya,” said David McKillips, President of Six Flags International Development Company.

 

Six Flags Qiddiya will cover 32 hectares (79 acres) and feature 28 rides and attractions across the six lands: The City of Thrills, Discovery Springs, Steam Town, Twilight Gardens, Valley of Fortune and Grand Exposition.

 

The Citadel is the central hub of the park. It is covered by a billowing canopy form inspired by traditional Bedouin tents. It holds a variety of shops and cafes and transforms into an interactive show space throughout the day. From here guests can pass through gateways to enter each of the themed lands.

 

The City of Thrills is the embodiment of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030: a forward-looking, boundary-pushing, future city anchored in Arabic design motifs. Here visitors will find Six Flags Qiddiya’s most recognizable and anticipated thrill rides. The Falcon’s Flight, inspired by the Kingdom’s iconic raptor, will be the longest, tallest and fastest roller coaster in the world, while the Sirocco Tower will break more records with the world’s tallest drop-tower ride.

 

Discovery Springs reflects Qiddiya’s unique and timeless relationship between the desert and the sea as its collection of rides and experiences play with elements of earth and water. It is an aquatic wonderland of waterfalls, aqueducts and geysers, as well as exotic plants and trees. This oasis offers visitors relief from the summer heat by creating the feel of a dense rainforest in the middle of the desert. Visitors to Discovery Springs will discover a first-of-its-kind interactive ride called the Sea Stallion, where riders are propelled over rivers, behind waterfalls and through trees along a custom-designed course, as they control the speed and acceleration of their horse.

 

Steam Town is where the past and future collide in a rugged frontier town that is powered by steam and echoes with screams. Themed around mechanical marvels and a collection of dynamic contraptions, the land’s signature ride is the Iron Rattler Mine Train. On this ride the best elements of a roller coaster are linked with a dark ride to create a hydraulic lift which releases passengers into a freefall plunge through a narrow, steam-filled mineshaft. Other key features of Steam Town include the Sawmill Falls Water Coaster which combines a roller coaster track with a splashing boat ride, a spinning mechanical ride called the Bull Rider and a custom-themed climbing structure called the Treehouse Trek.

 

Twilight Gardens is an oversized landscape of the imagination filled with colorful flowers and friendly creatures, all specially designed for younger visitors and their families. This enchanted land’s key features include the Twilight Express Coaster, which takes passengers through a majestic garden, the Critter Chase, an interactive dark ride set in a 3D environment, and the Kaleidoscope hot air balloon ride.

 

Valley of Fortune is an exciting land of adventure that takes place amidst time-worn architectural ruins of old Arabian masonry, enlivened by the activity and trade of fortune seekers from around the world. This land’s signature attraction is Spitfire, a triple-launch coaster, which will take guests into a sky roll before an acrobatic stall and a breathtaking dive back to the valley floor. Other features of Valley of Fortune include Skywatch, a hydraulic boom ride where riders are lifted into the sky, the auto-themed Treasure Trail and the Aeromax, a family plane ride that swings and rotates freely over the park.

 

Grand Exposition is a celebration of innovation combining the nostalgia of traditional carnival midways with the greatest feats of science and technology such as the Gyrospin Pendulum, which swings riders to record heights. It is also home to Six Flags’ classic and most loved coaster Colossus, a gravity-driven wood-steel hybrid roller coaster that stretches over an 800-metre track. The land also features the Arabian Carousel, where Arabian horses march in a circular parade, the Expo Flyer swinging ride and Automania, with bumper car attractions themed as London cabs.

 

With an incredible mix of rides and attractions throughout six unique lands, Six Flags Qiddiya is set to become the theme park that breaks all records for family fun and entertainment in the Kingdom.

This appears to be really thrilling and large. The park themes seem imaginative and go beyond large rides. If the huge drop tower and Falcon's Flight are true, they sound insane. This may be a truly great park for the area if it is constructed as they have described. I'm curious to find out how it works out.