Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia
The world's first built-for-purpose entertainment megacity, rising from the desert cliffs
Why Nerds Love This Place
Qiddiya is a multi-billion dollar futuristic city designed from the ground up to be the ultimate playground for entertainment, sports, and gaming. It features the world's first-ever Dragon Ball theme park (complete with a 70-meter Shenron dragon coaster and Capsule Corp), a massive 500,000 sqm Gaming & Esports District with top tier arenas and gamer-dedicated hotels, and extreme roller coasters that plunge off massive desert cliffs. It is a physical manifestation of science fiction and digital culture nestled within Saudi Arabia's striking Tuwaiq cliffs.
Key Highlights
Dragon Ball Theme Park
A massive 500,000 square meter park bringing Akira Toriyama's universe to life. Features 7 themed zones (from DB to DB Super), Kame House, Capsule Corp, and a 70m high Shenron statue with a roller coaster inside.
Gaming & Esports District
The world's first built-for-purpose gaming town, featuring four state-of-the-art arenas with 73,000 spectator capacity, headquarters for 30+ elite esports teams, and gamer-centric hotels with high-spec rigs in every room.
Six Flags Qiddiya & Falcon's Flight
Home to Falcon's Flight, the world's tallest (195m), fastest (250 km/h), and longest (4.2km) roller coaster, taking riders plunging down the vertical face of the 200m Tuwaiq cliffs.
Speed Park Track
A futuristic race track designed to host F1, featuring "The Blade"—an elevated section rising 20 stories (70 meters) above the ground on a massive LED-illuminated cantilever ledge.
A high-tech holographic arena within Qiddiya's massive Gaming & Esports District during a major gaming tournament
Quick Facts
Timezone
AST (UTC+3)
Language
Arabic / English
Currency
Saudi Riyal (SAR, ﷼)
Best Time to Visit
November to March. The winter months offer perfect desert weather ranging from 15°C to 25°C. Summers in the Saudi desert are dangerously hot, with temperatures regularly soaring past 45°C.