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Helen Betts | all galleries >> Saudi Arabia: Life in the Desert >> The Great Riyadh Pastime: Shopping >> Fun at Riyadh's Panorama Mall > Empty roller coaster
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03-JAN-2015

Empty roller coaster

This roller coaster in the huge amusement area is part of the reason Panorama Mall was built in such an unusual shape (below). The odd thing is, the roller coaster rarely seems to operate. We were standing by the ice skating rink when it (very!) suddenly appeared, without any passengers that we could see. Maybe the operator just wanted to drum up interest, but even an hour later, there was only one child in it. If this were in the States, I think everybody, kids and adults alike, would want a ride!

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fern_t16-Nov-2015 15:16
A wonderful image of contrasting lines! Love the colour......
Stephanie05-Jan-2015 20:19
Fascinating info and capture! V
I've yet to see a roller coaster in an American mall, though I know there are some elsewhere in the US.
hamery05-Jan-2015 14:47
seem like a big fun with the roller coaster and they have really big mall in saudi. good capture, helen. v
larose forest photos04-Jan-2015 21:18
It is quite amazing that so much time, effort and money have clearly been spent to create this amusement area, yet it has little in the way of business. Perhaps in the evening things pick up a lot. V
MarcViskens04-Jan-2015 20:28
nice Helen
you're right Helen
LynnH04-Jan-2015 17:57
Great PoV to show everything. Nice lighting too! V
Julie Oldfield04-Jan-2015 17:05
Very well captured. It is odd they would run it without passengers.
Carol Rollins04-Jan-2015 14:54
Love this shot Helen.
Yep, if that were here I bet it'd be busy!
janescottcumming04-Jan-2015 14:31
All this stuff at a mall and nobody using it. I think you're right, in the states it would be packed! V
pkocinski04-Jan-2015 12:26
So where's your shot from the roller coaster? ;-)
Pieter Bos04-Jan-2015 10:15
Very interesting image and information, Helen! Did you make a ride? ~V
David Lewins04-Jan-2015 10:01
Excellent capture
danad04-Jan-2015 09:58
A good exposure to reveal the details of this huge structure. V.
Milan Vogrin04-Jan-2015 09:17
Very nice place!
Chris Morton04-Jan-2015 08:47
a fun looking place, but surely not snowflake based decorations?!
The Ellisons04-Jan-2015 08:41
Surprising no one uses it... and look at those snowflakes, funny!
François Fauchard04-Jan-2015 08:41
Good shot. It is surprising that nobody goes on this animation ! V
Gerard Koehl04-Jan-2015 08:16
Ce hall avec cette patinoire est magnifique. V
Bill Miller04-Jan-2015 08:04
That must be a huge building to have an indoor roller coaster. At least you didn't have to queue for long for your ride, Helen.