The ground has been broken on the first Six Flags attraction in the Middle East and North Africa.
Qiddiya has awarded a contract worth SR3.75 billion to Bouygues Bâtiment International (BBI) and Saudi Almabani General Contractors to construct Six Flags Qiddiya in Saudi Arabia.
After signing the agreement, Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction on the first Six Flags attraction in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Six Flags Qiddiya will cover 320,000sq m, and will house 28 rides and attractions across six immersive lands. These are: The City of Thrills, Discovery Springs, Steam Town, Twilight Gardens, Valley of Fortune and Grand Exposition.
Falcons Flight is the world’s tallest, fastest and longest coaster, Sirocco Tower is the world’s tallest, free-standing shot tower ride, and Gyrospin is the world’s tallest pendulum ride. Spitfire is the world’s tallest inverted top hat coaster, and Iron Rattler is the world’s tallest tilt coaster.
“With this signing, we are embarking on major steps towards building the kingdom’s future destination for entertainment, sports and the arts,” said Abdullah Al-Dawood, Board Member and Managing Director at QIC.
