Six Flags Qiddiya City

Six Flags Qiddiya City is an amusement park located in Qiddiya City, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia. Owned by the Qiddiya Investment Company, it is operated and managed by Six Flags Entertainment Corporation. It is the first Six Flags theme park in Asia and features Falcons Flight, the world's tallest, fastest, and longest roller coaster. History Background On April 4, 2018, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation announced the development of a new park in Riyadh backed by the Public Investment Fund, Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, under Saudi Vision 2030, a government initiative to diversify the country's economy. The park was initially slated for a 2022 opening. On August 26, 2019, the Qiddiya Investment Company unveiled plans for the 79-acre park's design. These included 28 attractions over six themed park areas with a mix of both thrill rides and family-friendly rides. They announced Falcons Flight, which would be the world's longest, tallest, and fastest roller coaster upon completion. The park's opening date was then moved to 2023. Construction On December 12, 2021, Qiddiya Investment Company awarded a $1 billion contract to Almabani General Contractors based in Saudi Arabia and Bouygues Bâtiment International based in France to begin construction on the park. In 2024, UK Export Finance designated the Six Flags Qiddiya project as "Category A" under its social and environmental risk framework, identifying a potential for significant adverse impact during construction and operation, requiring ongoing monitoring of labour conditions during construction. Opening On November 16, 2025, it was announced that Six Flags Qiddiya City would officially open on December 31, 2025. Ticket prices were confirmed to start at US$87 (SAR325) for adults and US$74 (SAR275) for children, with free admission for infants under four years old. Tickets grant unlimited access to all rides and attractions in the park for a full day. In the weeks leading up to the official opening, the park hosted a soft opening for the families of employees and selected media influencers. Around two weeks prior to the official opening ceremony, WWE stars including Randy Orton, Liv Morgan, Omos, Tiffany Stratton, and Grayson Waller visited Six Flags Qiddiya City while on tour in Saudi Arabia to promote the Riyadh Season and the 2026 Royal Rumble. On December 29, 2025, the park was officially inaugurated in a ceremony under the patronage of the Governor of Riyadh Province, Faisal bin Bandar, who formally announced the opening before guests and officials in attendance. The event also featured a live performance by Alicia Keys. Six Flags Qiddiya City officially opened to the public on New Year’s Eve 2025, becoming the first Six Flags park in Asia and the first located outside North America since 2004 following the sale and spin-off of the former Six Flags European Division theme parks (Six Flags Holland and Six Flags Belgium) to Palamon Capital Partners (StarParks). Areas and attractions Steam Town Steam Town is themed around "mechanical marvels" and "dynamic contraptions." City of Thrills City of Thrills is described as a "future city" with Arabic design motifs. Twilight Gardens Twilight Gardens is an "oversized landscape" geared towards children and families. Discovery Springs Discovery Springs is the aquatic section of the park, meant to represent a desert oasis. Grand Exposition Grand Exposition is inspired by the "innovation" and "nostalgia" of international exhibitions. Valley of Fortune Valley of Fortune is a "land of adventure" with a backdrop of "time-worn architectural ruins." Records Notes References