ORLANDO, FL. (October 8, 2026) – Falcon’s Creative Group (“FCG”), a division of Falcon’s Beyond Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: FBYD) (“Falcon’s Beyond”, “Falcon’s”, or the “Company”), a visionary entertainment and technology enterprise at the forefront of the global experience economy, is proud to announce it has been awarded a prestigious 2026 World Waterpark Association (WWA) Leading Edge Award for its creative leadership work on Aquarabia, Saudi Arabia’s first and largest water theme park, located in Qiddiya City.
The WWA Leading Edge Award recognizes outstanding advancements in the development of new themes, facilities, programs, services, and operational concepts within the water attractions industry. It also honors suppliers whose groundbreaking concepts, products, and services have advanced the industry and enhanced the guest experience.
Working in close collaboration with Qiddiya Investment Company, Falcon’s played a pivotal role in the creation of Aquarabia, guiding the project from early concept development through final creative execution. Falcon’s led the park’s master planning and attraction design, developed its experiential vision and original intellectual property, and served as creative guardian throughout the project.
Spanning more than 250,000 square meters, Aquarabia features eight immersive themed zones and 22 attractions, combining record-breaking rides, adventure sports, and family-friendly experiences in a cohesive, story-driven destination that sets a new benchmark for water-based entertainment.
“Aquarabia is the result of years of bold thinking, close collaboration, and a shared creative vision,” said Cecil D. Magpuri, CEO of Falcon’s Beyond. “We are honored to receive this award and proud of Falcon’s role in shaping the destination from master planning and attraction design to developing the park’s experiential vision and original intellectual property. Congratulations to Qiddiya Investment Company and the entire Aquarabia team on this well-deserved recognition.”
The WWA award recognizes the creativity, innovation, and collaboration that brought Aquarabia to life and underscores Falcon’s ongoing commitment to creating unforgettable entertainment experiences that immerse guests and inspire imagination. Falcon’s celebrates this award along with Qiddiya Investment Company, Endless Surf, Life Floor, Sub Sea Systems, Inc., WTI and Whitewater.
