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Saudi Arabia is ready to make history again. Qiddiya City has officially soft-launched Aquarabia, now operating as the Middle East’s largest water theme park — and if you haven’t planned your visit yet, you’re already behind.
So here’s your complete guide to what’s inside, what makes this park unlike anything else in the region, and how to get in without any hassle.
The Park That Will Rewrite Records
When it launches publicly, Aquarabia will be the largest water park in the Middle East at 25 hectares, offering 22 rides and experiences. To put that in perspective, the park occupies a larger footprint than Dubai’s Aquaventure at Atlantis The Palm, which covers approximately 170,000 square metres.
But size alone doesn’t tell the entire story. The fully operational park features 5 record-breaking rides, including the world’s first double water loop and the tallest Junoon Drop water coaster. These aren’t just Saudi firsts — several of these attractions are genuinely unprecedented anywhere on earth.
8 Themed Zones, 8 Reasons to Stay All Day
One of Aquarabia’s most distinctive design choices is how the park is structured. Rather than a single open layout, the park is divided into eight immersive thematic zones inspired by Saudi wildlife: The Den, Wave Wadi, Camel Rock, Herding Grounds, Arabian Peak, Surf Lagoon, Viper Canyon, and Dhub Grotto.
Each zone has its own personality:
Viper Canyon is where adrenaline peaks. Guests encounter the world’s first underwater Aquaticars from Sub Sea Systems, WhiteWater’s 360-degree spinning SlideWheel, and the Hyper Viper Shoot the Chute water ride, which delivers a 15-meter drop and a dramatic splash experience.
Wave Wadi is the zone for water ride enthusiasts. The Wadi Tahaddi is WhiteWater’s Spinning Rapids Ride — a six-person boat ride through 600 metres of rapids and spinning action.
Surf Lagoon is genuinely a first for the Kingdom. Saudi Arabia‘s inaugural surf pool will allow visitors to ride ocean-style waves in a desert setting, and the system is designed to accommodate everyone from beginners to experienced surfers by adjusting wave size and shape.
Dhub Grotto caters to the youngest visitors. This fortress features numerous slides and a designated play area, making it an ideal spot for children of all ages.
World Firsts Worth Travelling For
Aquarabia isn’t content with just being the biggest — it’s chasing “world first” status on multiple fronts. Its highlights include the world’s first underwater theme park ride, Aquaticar: Legend of the Glowing Guardian, by Sub Sea Systems, a company specialising in immersive aquatic encounters that educate through entertainment.
Other standout attractions include Speedy Jamezales, billed as the world’s tallest AquaLoop slide with a trapdoor-style start, and Jamal Joom, the longest mat racer in the world.
If you’re the type who travels for bucket-list rides, this park has at least half a dozen legitimate reasons to make the trip.
So Where is Aquarabia?
Aquarabia occupies the Al Moqbel Palaces site within Qiddiya City, right next to Six Flags. The park is designed for convenience, featuring pedestrian, cycling, and jogging paths, along with parking facilities equipped with EV charging stations.
For families who want to extend the experience, the Aquarabia Park Hotel opens with 550 rooms and direct access to the water park. That turns a day trip into a full weekend, especially when combined with neighboring Six Flags, which already opened in December 2025 and is home to its own record-breaking roller coasters.
Sustainability Built In
This isn’t just a big park — it’s a thoughtfully designed one. Aquarabia has been built as a sustainable project with best practices in water use and waste management, using recycled water and reducing water waste by up to 90 percent while minimizing energy consumption. For a water park in a desert climate, that’s an engineering achievement worth noting.
Practical Tips Before You Visit
- Book online in advance. Aquarabia is brand new, and demand will definitely be high, especially on weekends and during school holidays. Booking ahead locks in your spot and saves time at the gate. You can secure your Aquarabia Qiddiya City tickets via Thrillark, which offers up to 20% off and instant e-ticket delivery — no printing required.
- Arrive early. Popular thrill rides will build long queues as the day progresses. First-movers get the best experience on signature attractions like Junoon Drop and Speedy Jamezales.
- Plan for a full day. With 22 rides across eight zones, Aquarabia is a full-day entertainment destination for all ages, or an extended short break when combined with the neighboring Six Flags amusement park. Don’t underestimate how much there is to do.
- Combo tickets are coming. Once released, visitors will be able to choose from single-day tickets, wave-riding packages with priority access, luxury cabana experiences, and combined tickets for both Aquarabia and Six Flags. Keep an eye on your booking platform for when these go live.
- What’s not included. Food, beverages, personal expenses, and transport are outside the ticket price. The park has dining outlets inside, so budget for those separately.
The Bottom Line
Aquarabia Qiddiya City isn’t just a new attraction — it’s a new benchmark for water parks in the entire region. Qiddiya City’s vision is to become a global hub for entertainment, sports, and leisure, with new attractions opening every quarter. Aquarabia is the latest proof that this vision is very much underway.
Whether you’re a Riyadh local finally getting the world-class water park you’ve deserved or a visitor planning a GCC trip that goes beyond Dubai, this is the destination for 2026.
So what are you waiting for? Book your Aquarabia Qiddiya City tickets now before the grand opening rush hits!