Qiddiya Travel Guide
The world's fastest roller coaster on the edge of the Tuwaiq cliffs, Saudi Arabia's first water theme park and a whole city built for play, 45 km from Riyadh. Your guide in English and Arabic.
From the cliff-top parks to old Riyadh
Qiddiya sits on two levels of the Tuwaiq escarpment south-west of Riyadh. Most visitors sleep in Riyadh or Diriyah and drive out for the parks.
Open nowResort Core: Six Flags & Aquarabia
The open heart of Qiddiya: Six Flags on the upper plateau, Aquarabia below, and parking and shuttles in between.
Coming soonSpeed Park & motorsport district
Home of the future Speed Park Track, with a first corner that climbs the cliff, plus a planned 257-room motorsport hotel.
Coming soonGaming & Esports District
Billed as the world's first neighbourhood built for gaming and esports, where the virtual world meets real life.
Tuwaiq escarpment
The dramatic limestone cliff that Qiddiya is built on, and that ends in the famous Edge of the World north-west of Riyadh.
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia's capital and your base for Qiddiya: museums, souqs, skyscrapers and the best restaurants, 40 to 60 minutes from the parks.
Diriyah
The mud-brick birthplace of the Saudi state, with UNESCO-listed At-Turaif, Bujairi Terrace and Riyadh's most atmospheric hotel.
Things you can't miss
Open nowSix Flags Qiddiya City
Saudi Arabia's record-breaking theme park: six themed lands, 28 rides and attractions, and five world records on the edge of the Tuwaiq cliffs.
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Open nowFalcons Flight
163 metres high, 250 km/h and more than 4 km of track: the world's tallest, fastest and longest roller coaster dives down the Tuwaiq cliff.
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Open nowAquarabia Qiddiya City
The region's largest water theme park: 22 rides and experiences in eight themed zones, four world records and 91 private cabanas.
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Open nowSirocco Tower
The world's tallest free-standing shot tower, firing riders skywards above the park's entrance plaza.
Read guide →Open nowAt-Turaif, Diriyah
The UNESCO-listed mud-brick citadel where the first Saudi state was born, beautifully lit at night.
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Open nowEdge of the World
Sheer Tuwaiq cliffs dropping to an ancient caravan plain, north-west of Riyadh: the region's most famous sunset.
Read guide →Parks, landmarks, restaurants and hotels
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Record-breaking rides with a Najdi backdrop
Qiddiya is Saudi Arabia's new capital of entertainment, sports and culture. Six Flags Qiddiya City opened on 31 December 2025 with five world-record rides, and Aquarabia followed on 23 April 2026.
Add Riyadh's museums, the mud-brick lanes of Diriyah and a sunset at the Edge of the World, and you have a long weekend that feels nothing like anywhere else.
- Ride Falcons Flight, launched over the cliff edge
- Spend a day in Aquarabia's eight themed zones
- Dinner at Bujairi Terrace facing At-Turaif
Photo: Martin Lewison, CC BY 4.0
Restaurants in the parks and beyond
Open nowFirepit BBQ
Slow-smoked brisket, beef short ribs and smoked chicken platters in steampunk Steam Town, the best place to spend your meal voucher.
Read guide →Open nowAscent
Fine dining at the top of Camel Rock with panoramic views over the park and the Tuwaiq landscape.
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Open nowBujairi Terrace, Diriyah
Diriyah's dining terrace: Saudi and international restaurants and cafés facing the floodlit walls of At-Turaif.
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Hotels for your Qiddiya trip
Qiddiya's own hotels are still being built, so for now you stay in Riyadh or Diriyah, 40 to 60 minutes away.
Open nowBab Samhan, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Diriyah
Diriyah's first hotel: 134 Najdi-style rooms around courtyards, a short walk from At-Turaif.
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Open nowFour Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre
High-floor rooms inside the Kingdom Centre tower, above one of Riyadh's best-known malls.
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PlannedAlia, Sama & Noor by Adeera (Qiddiya)
Three new Saudi hotel brands planned inside Qiddiya: Alia for luxury, Sama for lifestyle and Noor for value.
Read guide →Saudi Arabia & the Gulf
Riyadh is a hub for the whole Kingdom and the Gulf: AlUla, Jeddah, Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE, Kuwait, Oman and Jordan are all a short flight away.
AlUla & Hegra
Nabataean tombs at Hegra, Elephant Rock and sandstone canyons: Saudi Arabia's first UNESCO site is a short flight from Riyadh.
Jeddah & Al-Balad
Coral-stone merchant houses, carved roshan balconies and the Red Sea corniche, a short flight west of Riyadh.
Bahrain
The island kingdom next door, reached over the King Fahd Causeway from Khobar or by a short flight from Riyadh.
Qatar
Souq Waqif, the Museum of Islamic Art and the Corniche, about an hour and a half from Riyadh by air.
UAE: Dubai & Abu Dhabi
Burj Khalifa, Louvre Abu Dhabi and more theme parks, about two hours from Riyadh by air.
Kuwait
The Kuwait Towers, Souq Al-Mubarakiya and a long waterfront, about 1.5 hours from Riyadh by air.
Oman
The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Mutrah corniche and dramatic wadis, a little over two hours by air.
Jordan & Petra
The rose-red city of Petra, the perfect partner to AlUla's Hegra, about 2.5 hours from Riyadh to Amman by air.
Latest guides
Qiddiya in 1, 2 or 3 days
Three ready-made plans, from one big ride day to a long weekend with Diriyah and the Edge of the World.
Read article →Where to stay for Qiddiya
Qiddiya's hotels are still being built. Here is where to stay in Riyadh and Diriyah instead.
Read article →Qiddiya with kids
Height limits, family rides, free entry for toddlers and how to beat the heat.
Read article →Qiddiya FAQ
Is Qiddiya City open?
Yes, partly. Six Flags Qiddiya City opened on 31 December 2025 and Aquarabia on 23 April 2026. Other venues open in phases.
How far is Qiddiya from Riyadh?
About 45 km from downtown Riyadh, 40 to 60 minutes by car via Route 40, and about 70 km from King Khalid International Airport.
How much are tickets?
Six Flags online tickets have started from about SAR 275. Aquarabia is SAR 325 for adults and SAR 200 for juniors (4–11), with a mandatory timed reservation.
Are there hotels at Qiddiya?
Not yet. Hotels by Adeera (Alia, Sama, Noor) and a motorsport hotel are planned. Stay in Riyadh or Diriyah for now.
Do I need a visa?
Most visitors need a Saudi tourist visa, which many nationalities can get online as an eVisa. Check the official portal.
What should I wear?
Cover shoulders and knees. At Aquarabia, women wear a knee-length one-piece or burkini and men board shorts.