Sirocco Tower
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| Sirocco Tower | |
|---|---|
| Six Flags Qiddiya City | |
| Area | City Of Thrills |
| Coordinates | 24°35′17″N 46°19′59″E / 24.588000°N 46.333130°E |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | December 31, 2025 |
| Ride statistics | |
| Attraction type | Drop tower |
| Manufacturer | S&S – Sansei Technologies |
| Model | Strata Tower |
| Height | 475 ft (145 m) |
| Height restriction | 130–205 cm (4 ft 3 in – 6 ft 9 in) |
Sirocco Tower[a] is a drop tower located at Six Flags Qiddiya City in Qiddiya City, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia. The ride has held the world record for tallest freestanding drop tower since its opening on December 31, 2025.[1][2]
History
[edit]On April 4, 2018, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation announced the development of a new park in Riyadh.[3] Later, on August 26, 2019, the Qiddiya Investment Company unveiled plans for the 79-acre park's design. Among the rides announced were Falcons Flight, the world's tallest, fastest, and longest roller coaster, as well as Sirocco Tower, the world's tallest freestanding drop tower. The park opened on December 31, 2025.[4]
Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "Qiddiya Project". saudipedia.com. Retrieved 2026-02-09.
- ↑ Mitchell, Bea. "Qiddiya awards $1bn construction contract for Six Flags Qiddiya | blooloop". blooloop.com. Retrieved 2026-02-09.
- ↑ "Six Flags Saudia Arabia -". Six Flags. Archived from the original on 2025-08-13. Retrieved 2026-02-08.
- ↑ Morgan, Katrina (2026-01-02). "World's tallest, fastest, longest roller coaster opens at new Six Flags park in Saudi Arabia". krem.com. Retrieved 2026-04-09.