WhiteWater announced their collaboration with Aquarabia Qiddiya City, the upcoming water theme park in Saudi Arabia. WhiteWater will design and deliver 22 exhilarating rides and attractions.
One of the areas of the park for the entire family to play together, features a FusionFortress 18. This structure is known for its ground-level interactives so children can explore and engage with the toys spraying other children with jets and turning wheels to set off various reactions on the structure. The first play structure of this scale in the world, the FusionFortress 18 boasts 181 interactive play features, 11 water slides, two tipping buckets, and a water geyser spraying nearly 30 meters (100 feet) into the air. Covered in hand-carved desert animals and geometric patterns to engage the imagination, the FusionFortress 18 is an accessible attraction that is designed for entertainment without long wait times.
The park will feature many attractions not yet seen before in the Middle East, including a Mat Blaster water slide where guests will ride headfirst on a series of blasts and an AquaLoop + Flatline Loop Fusion, merging two drop slides together into one slide path. Both attractions will be in the center of the park at the iconic Camel Rock.
Mike Rigby, GM & RVP, Middle East at WhiteWater, said, “We are deeply honored to be a partner of the groundbreaking Aquarabia Qiddiya City and eager to bring our innovative water slides, attractions, and experiences to this remarkable destination in Saudi Arabia.”
Some dry fun was also accounted for to ensure every visitor at the water theme park is enjoying their time:
- Hyper Viper (also known as ‘Shoot the Chute’): Guests will have the high-thrill experience of a 15-meter drop before creating a big splash, soaking both riders and enthusiastic spectators. Unseen before now, WhiteWater’s Water Rides team has introduced unique lighting and spray features, enhancing the traditional Shoot the Chute experience.
- Wadi Tahaddi (also known as ‘Spinning Rapids’): Groups of six embark on a circular raft, delivering an adventure suitable for the entire family. As riders spiral down the over 600-meter-long ride, they experience centrifugal forces across a ride path of river trough elements combined with water slide fiberglass sections.
Kelly Sall, General Manager of Water Rides at WhiteWater, states, “At WhiteWater, our commitment to create water rides that entertain diverse audiences is integral to our mission. We believe that these attractions should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or attire. Our Shoot the Chute and Spinning Rapids Ride exemplify this commitment, offering unforgettable experiences that bring people together, fostering unity and fun for all who visit this water theme park.”
Aquarabia is also set to make waves with an inland surf pool in Saudi Arabia. Powered by Endless Surf technology, the pool will deliver seemingly limitless wave customization potential and surf zones to accommodate surfers of all skill levels. The technology allows waves to be produced every 8-16+ seconds with custom waves delivered to match the abilities of those in the pool using Endless Surf’s proprietary Swell Studio software. This flexibility ensures that multiple surfers can enjoy the pool simultaneously, accommodating beginners near the shore and advanced surfers testing new tricks on a variety of waves peeling from the peak — together in one session.
“Surfing is a rapidly expanding global sport, and we’re excited to introduce it to the people of Saudi,” commented Paul Chutter, President of Endless Surf. “Our state-of-the-art technology is poised to empower surfers to push the boundaries of their skills, offering a showcase for spectators as they watch riders conquer waves from the proximity of the pool’s shoreline. This development is expected to substantially enhance Qiddiya‘s capacity to grow the sport of surfing, while hosting surf competitions in the future, solidifying their position as industry trailblazers in this space.”
