Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) has announced 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, close to capital Riyadh, Aquarabia will complement Six Flags Qiddiya City, the first Six Flags park to be designed and built outside of North America.

The QIC board of directors said Aquarabia will be Saudi Arabia’s first home-grown water theme park and will draw visitors from across the globe with its 22 rides and family-friendly water-based experiences.

This includes four world-records including the world’s tallest water coaster, the tallest drop body slide, the tallest water slide, and the longest mat racer. Aquarabia will also feature the first underwater adventure ride featuring fully submersible cars, it stated.

Moreover, Aquarabia will offer immersive, narrative-based design elements and attractions seldom seen in water parks, with its theming based around ancient desert wellsprings and Qiddiya’s wildlife seeking an oasis.

Meanwhile, Six Flags Qiddiya City will push the boundaries of what’s possible with 28 rides and attractions.

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 lastly the Falcons Flight, the world’s tallest, fastest and longest roller coaster which will run parallel to the F1 track.

Aquarabia and Six Flags Qiddiya City are located within Qiddiya City in an entirely walkable neighbourhood where visitors can find a unique selection of activities and a broad range of hotels, dining options and even a green oasis.

According to QIC, both parks are currently under construction and are expected to be completed in 2025.

As a new master-planned destination, Qiddiya City will integrate sustainability in every aspect of its planning, construction, and operation phases.