Qiddiya unveils region's largest water theme park Aquarabia

Qiddiya Investment Co.'s (QIC) board of directors announced today, May 6, the launch of Aquarabia, the first water theme park of its kind in Saudi Arabia and the largest in the region.

Located in Qiddiya City, Aquarabia will complement Six Flags Qiddiya City, the city's flagship theme park and the first Six Flags park to be designed and built outside North America, state-run news agency SPA reported.

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The water theme park, the first to be locally constructed, will attract visitors worldwide, by offering them 22 rides that suit all family members.

Six Flags Qiddiya City will feature five world record-breaking coasters spread across six uniquely themed lands: Sirocco Tower, the world’s tallest free-standing shot tower ride; Gyropsin, the world’s tallest pendulum ride; Spitfire, the world’s tallest inverted top hat coaster; Iron Rattler, the world’s tallest tilt coaster and Falcons Flight, the world's tallest, fastest and longest roller coaster, which will run parallel to the F1 track.

Aquarabia will feature the first underwater adventure ride featuring fully submersible cars. It will also include an extreme watersports zone dedicated to rafting, kayaking, canyoneering, free solo climbing and cliff jumping, as well as the Kingdom's first surf pool, with its theming based around ancient desert wellsprings and Qiddiya’s wildlife seeking an oasis.

Furthermore, the water theme park will use recycled water for the park’s irrigation and cooling, and specialized filters will be able to reduce water waste by up to 90% and minimize energy consumption. Moreover, Six Flags Qiddiya City also aims to recycle operational waste by targeting more than 80% diversion from landfills.