Sofhu has no shop in Belfast, so the route is to order direct from the manufacturer. It makes majlis sofa sets to your wall measurements in Türkiye and ships them free worldwide, including to Belfast. Sets come as a single row, L-shape or U-shape with 32 kg/m³ high-density foam and washable zipped covers. Ask about Northern Ireland delivery details when you request a quote.
- How to buy
- Direct from Sofhu, the manufacturer
- Made in
- Türkiye, to your measurements
- Layouts
- Single row, L-shape, U-shape
- Foam
- 32 kg/m³ (32 DNS) high-density foam
- Covers
- Zipped, removable, washable at 30°C
- Shipping
- Free worldwide; confirm Northern Ireland details
On this page
Type majlis sofa Belfast into a search engine and you will not find a Sofhu shop to visit. The city’s Muslim and Arab community is small, and Arabic seating is a specialist purchase here. The way to buy is direct from a maker. Sofhu is a manufacturer in Türkiye that cuts each set to the customer’s room and ships it free worldwide.
It makes two products. The Arabic majlis, shown throughout this page, is raised, sofa-height seating in upholstered units with fixed backs and arm bolsters. The Arabic floor sofa is a low cushion set at floor level with loose back cushions, an ottoman and floor pillows.
Buying Arabic seating in a small community
Belfast’s Muslim and Arab community has its main centre in the south of the city, near the university.
A community of this size rarely has a local trade in this kind of seating, so the choice is usually between importing a ready-made set in fixed sizes and ordering one made for the room. The second is what Sofhu does. The majlis for sale hub compares the two routes, and the guide on how to order a custom majlis online walks through the steps.
What suits a Belfast terrace
Terraced houses are the usual home here, and their rooms set clear limits: a door in one corner, a fireplace on one wall, a window on another.
A majlis lines the walls of a room, and so does a floor sofa, so begin by counting your solid walls.
| Solid walls free | Layout | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| One | Single row | Add an ottoman and floor cushions for guests |
| Two, meeting at a corner | L-shape | Put the corner away from the door |
| Three | U-shape | The room in the main photo is arranged this way |
Measure each wall at floor level and note the skirting, radiator and sill height. If the family is new to this kind of seating, start with one wall. The sets are modular, and a later order in the same fabric can extend the run.
The piece above is a single unit in pale grey velvet with a black key-pattern band. A full set repeats a unit like this along the wall to the length you specify.
Covers and foam for a damp climate
Belfast is damp, and a house that is closed up through a long winter is hard on upholstery. Removable covers are the answer. Every Sofhu cover has a zip, and Sofhu states that covers can be machine washed at 30°C. A cover that comes off can be washed and dried fully, then put back.
Inside is 32 kg/m³ high-density foam with no springs. Thirty-two kilograms per cubic metre is a measure of how much material the cushion holds, not how hard it feels. Denser foam generally keeps its height and support longer than light foam, and you can ask for a softer or firmer seat when you order. Sofhu’s own common questions page covers washing and customisation in its words.
For households with small children, the article on a family majlis with kids has fabric and layout advice.
Delivery to Belfast
Sofhu’s free worldwide shipping applies to Belfast. Sets are vacuum packed for the journey. Open the sealed bags by hand, without a blade, and let the cushions recover before arranging the room. The guide on how a majlis is packed and delivered describes the process.
One point needs care. Import duty or tax may apply depending on the destination, and we cannot confirm on this page how delivery and any charges are handled for addresses in Northern Ireland. Ask Sofhu to confirm the arrangements for a Belfast address before you order. The guide to importing a majlis to the UK lists the questions worth asking.
Start with your measurements
A quote needs four things: wall lengths, the positions of doors and windows, a photo of each wall, and the colours you like. A designer can then go through fabric and layout with you on a video call.
The Arabic majlis hub explains the made-to-measure approach in full. For the region and the country, see the majlis in Northern Ireland page and Sofhu’s page on the Arabic sofa in the United Kingdom. Then get a quote by measurement or send your details on WhatsApp.
