BY GABRIELLE
Anew waterpark is coming to Saudi Arabia. The Mediterranean-themed destination will be known as Jeddah Waterpark and will be powered by a partnership between ProSlide Technology and Rawae Co., a leading waterpark operator in the UK.
The park will feature eight iconic attractions by ProSlide, with transformative technology, purposeful design, and high levels of rider entertainment. The rides include ProSlides’ all-new RallyRacer with open flumes, the iconic family rafting rides, the RocketBLAST technology water coaster, the Tubing complex, Flying Saucer water rides and WaterKINGDOM, which comprises of the of the largest RideHOUSE aquatic play structures.
Philip Baker, vice president business development MEA at ProSlide, said: “We are thrilled to be working with Rawae Co. again to bring their vision of a world-class waterpark to life.
“This will be the largest park of its kind in Saudi Arabia spanning over 110,000sq.mt. and will be powered by unique, iconic, custom-designed attractions featuring the latest ProSlide innovation and technology,” he added.
Mohammed Radwan, founder of Rawae, shared Baker’s excitement for the waterpark, stating: “This is our largest waterpark yet and we were looking for a partner that could help us differentiate from other parks in the region for the long-term.”
Construction for the waterpark has already began and the site is expected to open to the public in the summer 2021.