Beyond the city

Qiddiya, the theme parks on the escarpment

In depth·Qiddiya

Day trip

About Qiddiya, the theme parks on the escarpment

Qiddiya City, south-west of Riyadh on the Tuwaiq escarpment, opened its first major park, Six Flags Qiddiya City, on 31 December 2025. Its water park, Aquarabia, welcomed its first guests in March 2026. Tickets and opening days are on the parks’ own sites.

Six Flags

Six Flags Qiddiya City, open since 31 December 2025.

Aquarabia

The water park, which opened to its first guests in March 2026.

Book tickets online, and go on a weekday.

Getting there

By car, south-west of the city.

Our advice: in the warm months, arrive at opening time.

Why it's on our list

  • Six Flags
  • Aquarabia
  • Getting there

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Qiddiya, the theme parks on the escarpment before you go.

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