diff --git a/test/sql/selfServeExample.spec.ts b/test/sql/selfServeExample.spec.ts
index 225863cd9..e80b21081 100644
--- a/test/sql/selfServeExample.spec.ts
+++ b/test/sql/selfServeExample.spec.ts
@@ -9,7 +9,9 @@ test("Self Serve", async ({ page }) => {
 
   const regionDropdown = explorer.frame.getByText("Select a region");
   await regionDropdown.click();
-  await explorer.frame.getByRole("option").first().click();
+  const firstOption = explorer.frame.getByRole("option").first();
+  firstOption.waitFor();
+  await firstOption.click();
 
   const currentRegionLabel = explorer.frame.getByLabel("Current Region");
   await currentRegionLabel.waitFor();