The Qiddiya Water Theme Park has been set to be one of the key entertainment attractions located in the center of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh. The location is also said to be the future capital of Entertainment, Culture, and Sports in the region.
The project covers 252,000 m² of land and will include 22 rides, of which 9 will be the first in the world. Visitors will have access to nine zones. These nine zones are – the Entry Gate, Dub Grotto, Wave Wadi, and Camel Rock. Viper Canyon, the Den, the Herding Grounds, Arabian Peak, and Surf Lagoon. The zones have been inspired by the native animals that have a habitat in the area surrounding Qiddiya.
The water theme park is bigger than any such water park in the entire world. The park will also feature state-of-the-art facilities that will be able to accommodate and host world water tournaments. The project will cost approximately US$ 750M and it will make use of smart technology in ensuring that the park’s operations align with sustainability efforts.
Reportedly, Qiddiya Water Theme Park supports Vision 2030, which aims to diversify the country’s economy. It strives to repatriate the billions of dollars that citizens often spend on outbound tourism, annually. Moreover, the project is said to fulfill several core tenets such as the empowering of women and the youth, and the promotion of start-up culture. As of 2026, the project is already complete and stands as the largest water park in the Middle East known as Aquarabia.
The park also emphasizes sustainability with water recycling reducing waste by up to 90%. More
