Really useful info @uwurawrus thank you so much.
I was leaning towards the metro & bus, so I think that's definitely what I'll do now.
I was leaning towards the metro & bus, so I think that's definitely what I'll do now.
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Six Flags Qiddiya | Saudi Arabia | Theme Park
- Thread starter Matt N
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Would also be interested to know what the driving options for the park are. Tempted to hire a car regardless, for general use over the weekend as well as the park, but not sure if it's worth the effort driving to the park versus the public transport (metro+shuttle) option.
From what I can gather, the metro stops running at ~midnight? Was this an issue if you were in the park until closing? Especially on the days when the park is open until 1am? Do the shuttles still run that late too? How did you get on with this @uwurawrus?
If parking, what's the deal? Is parking free, and convenient (or is there a car park shuttle required also)? Perhaps @HeartlineCoaster can share some experience?
Not phased much about driving in Saudi - just don't want to get stuck in a load of unnecessary logistical hassle.
From what I can gather, the metro stops running at ~midnight? Was this an issue if you were in the park until closing? Especially on the days when the park is open until 1am? Do the shuttles still run that late too? How did you get on with this @uwurawrus?
If parking, what's the deal? Is parking free, and convenient (or is there a car park shuttle required also)? Perhaps @HeartlineCoaster can share some experience?
Not phased much about driving in Saudi - just don't want to get stuck in a load of unnecessary logistical hassle.
Slamming Coastercore
Mega Poster
Honestly, the last thing I'd do is drive in Saudi. Found it absolutely terrifying as a passenger in a cab when I visited for work in 2024, let alone being in control of the vehicle itself. Makes any big city driving i.e London/New York/LA seem tame. I don't have the stones to hire a car out there, even with insurance in place... not that it'll deter me from visiting later on this year 
uwurawrus
Mega Poster
From the looks of it the car parking is very very unfinished
Metro stops running at midnight. I got on a bus to Jeddah Road at about 2; I believe they run past the advertised time to clear the area. Taxis are plentiful all around Riyadh even late into the night. It's a nighttime city thanks to the weather. One day I got a Uber at 4am after spending the night at blvd city.
Car parking is free I believe but from there/the taxi drop-off you need to wait in a massive queue to get onto the park bus. I highly recommend aiming for the first bus from Jeddah Road. Were the first ones in the car park/drop off area and went straight onto a bus to SFQ.
Rollercoaster David
Hyper Poster
I hired a car and wouldn't recommend it. Driving in Saudi in unpleasant to say the least, and I have over 20 years driving experience.
There is no courtesy, no one indicates, if you indicate people intentionally move to block you, people drift across lanes and roads have very poorly marked lanes that appear and disappear at random.
Paying was easy at the park though, and it did prove useful having a car when I left the park very late for to a falcon breakdown.
HeartlineCoaster
Theme Park Superhero
Free parking, with a 5-10min shuttle. There's no other way in as you're parking in the middle of the much larger resort still under construction, at a transport hub and welcome centre. As of opening, there were swarms of proper seated coaches available at all times of operation.
The driving itself isn't for the faint of heart as mentioned, and I did literally get crashed into on the highway, but didn't have any courtesy issues. It's more just that sense of 'no one is very good at this, but we're making the best of it', like you get in a lot of countries and just have to adapt to.
Scarier part for me is the car hire companies themselves, though it went without hitch in the end. Book with someone you trust, with an appropriate level of insurance, and have the confidence to question any part of the process.
If solo, and only really doing SF, I'd probably second guess it. An extra pair of eyes and some moral support goes a long way though and with any plans to do other stuff in city, creds or otherwise, I'll always rate the freedom of a car. All the malls were free parking, only Boulevard City charge.
Out of interest, how long is the bus ride?
No so helpful are the metro hours:
This is helpful, thanks.
No so helpful are the metro hours:
From this website: https://www.visitsaudi.com/en/riyadh/stories/riyadh-metro, but also referenced on their official Facebook and X pages. Maybe a bit of joined up thinking needed there...
uwurawrus
Mega Poster
I don't think the metro situation is too bad when Ubers from within the city are fairly cheapish. Still though, kinda sucks...
I don't understand how a fully driverless metro isn't 24 hours. Same in Dubai. It's a city that comes alive at night. The amount of nightlife there, the streets are packed past 12! No idea why the metro doesn't run past then. I think the hours might be slightly later during Ramadan, so next month? We'll see.
It's about 40-50 minutes. Free WiFi, water and toilet facilities are provided on the buses. They're very fancy.
I don't understand how a fully driverless metro isn't 24 hours. Same in Dubai. It's a city that comes alive at night. The amount of nightlife there, the streets are packed past 12! No idea why the metro doesn't run past then. I think the hours might be slightly later during Ramadan, so next month? We'll see.
It's about 40-50 minutes. Free WiFi, water and toilet facilities are provided on the buses. They're very fancy.
does the bus come and collect you from the waiting room or is there a stop you need to walk to at the correct time?
uwurawrus
Mega Poster
I was collected from the waiting room! Was very quiet in there, no idea if it gets busier later on...
The bus doesn't stop directly outside, but the waiting room is staffed, so I'm sure they'll be able to tell you.
will hopefully get on the first bus at 3 as long as it's not completely full, did they run fairly on schedule ?
Am I right in thinking that the bus takes you straight to the park entrance and not to the ‘visitor hub’ with the car park buses?
uwurawrus
Mega Poster
You still have to transfer at the visitor hub but it was a pretty immediate process. I can't say the same for using Uber.
Buses back from the theme park go STRAIGHT to the metro station unless you get the car park ones
I don't think it's that faffy. It's pretty well sign posted.
ScottLann
Mega Poster
Well, I've been in touch with Six Flags Qiddiya's social media page on Instagram and this is the info they have on their Go-Fast passes that can only be bought in the park :
Available categories:
Unlimited Gold:
Weekdays: SAR 310 | Weekends: SAR 430
Unlimited access to all rides + one-time access to Falcon’s Flight
Unlimited Silver:
Weekdays: SAR 240 | Weekends: SAR 340
Unlimited access to all rides except Falcon’s Flight
Available categories:
Unlimited Gold:
Weekdays: SAR 310 | Weekends: SAR 430
Unlimited access to all rides + one-time access to Falcon’s Flight
Unlimited Silver:
Weekdays: SAR 240 | Weekends: SAR 340
Unlimited access to all rides except Falcon’s Flight
Sounds like they’ve changed it then, it was still showing as unlimited rides on falcons flight on Tuesday . Certainly for the best judging by reports . Hoping they still honour unlimited on the one I bought last month
So if anyone has already bought the level of fast pass above, they are still honouring unlimited rides on falcons. The gold and silver will apply going forwards.
Frustrated with myself I didn't buy the unlimited pass when I could. But thanks for the info @ScottLann that's very helpful to know about the passes. All being well, I'll be there on Tuesday 
Interesting.... and strange this isn't being reflected on the website.
There's no way i'm booking a trip without knowing i have the Fast Pass in advance.