Aquarabia Opens at Qiddiya City as Saudi Arabia’s Largest Water Park

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – Aquarabia, described as the Middle East’s largest water park, has officially opened at Qiddiya City on the outskirts of Riyadh, marking a major new addition to Saudi Arabia’s expanding entertainment and leisure landscape.

The launch represents another milestone for Qiddiya City as it continues to position itself as one of the Kingdom’s flagship destinations for tourism, family entertainment and large-scale lifestyle attractions.

Spread across 250,000 square metres, Aquarabia features 22 rides and attractions across eight themed zones, alongside an additional seven dry rides and attractions, creating a broad destination designed to appeal to families, thrill-seekers and visitors of different age groups.

Among the park’s headline attractions is Junoon Drop, billed as the world’s tallest and longest water coaster. Other signature experiences include Slithereel, described as the world’s longest slide wheel, and Surftopia, an artificial wave pool where wave size can be adjusted to suit different skill levels.

The park welcomed guests from midday on opening day, supported by a programme of live performances on the Wave Wadi stage, headlined by Saudi artists.

Aquarabia will operate daily from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., with Fridays reserved exclusively for women and children, accompanied by an entertainment programme delivered by all-female staff. The Friday programme will also include a live performance and a fashion show featuring modest women’s swimwear presented by Lanuuk.

On Saturday, the destination will host Splash Fest, a family-focused event positioned as the highlight of the opening programme. The event will feature a broad lineup of entertainment activities designed for all age groups, alongside a headline performance, with gates opening at midday.

Standard day tickets start from SR275 ($73) for visitors aged 12 and above, while junior tickets for children aged 4 to 11 are priced at SR170 ($45). Children under the age of four can enter free of charge after booking through aquarabiaqiddiyacity.com or the park’s official app.

Aquarabia is also offering an annual pass priced at SR1,200 ($320), allowing multiple entries to the park, excluding the Surf Lagoon, Herding Grounds and Aquaticar.

In addition to general admission, the park offers a selection of premium upgrades intended to enhance the visitor experience, including luxury cabanas, the Aqua Fast Pass service for quicker ride access, and dedicated surfing experiences.

The destination also includes 24 food and beverage outlets and seven retail stores, offering products such as swimwear, sunscreen and souvenirs, further broadening the overall visitor proposition.

The opening of Aquarabia adds to the growing scale and ambition of Saudi Arabia’s entertainment offering, as the Kingdom continues to invest in major leisure destinations designed to support tourism growth, domestic recreation and long-term economic diversification.