Khobar buyers mostly want a contemporary majlis sofa: clean-lined, lightly trimmed and sized for an apartment, a compound house or a café. Sofhu manufactures each set in Türkiye from your measurements, in U-shape, L-shape or single-row layouts, with 32 kg/m³ foam and removable washable covers. Shipping to Saudi Arabia is free, for homes and commercial orders alike.
- For
- Apartments, compounds, villas, cafés and lounges
- Layouts
- U shape, L shape, single row
- Foam
- 32 kg/m³ (32 DNS)
- Covers
- Removable, washable at 30°C
- Commercial orders
- By enquiry, designs tailored to the project
- Shipping
- Free to Saudi Arabia
On this page
Khobar is the Eastern Province’s city for business and for going out. It has a long corniche lined with cafés and lounges, modern apartment blocks and compounds, and a large international population tied to the oil industry in neighbouring Dhahran. Requests for a majlis sofa in Khobar reflect that. Homes want something contemporary and uncluttered, and commercial buyers want seating that gives a venue an Arabic character. Sofhu makes both to measure in Türkiye and ships them free to Saudi Arabia.
A note on names, because Sofhu makes two products. The Arabic majlis, the subject of 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 and an ottoman, which some cafés prefer for a relaxed corner.
A contemporary majlis for apartments and compounds
A modern majlis keeps the structure of the traditional one and simplifies the surface. Fewer fringes, a tighter palette, pattern used in bands instead of all over.
The slate grey set above is a good example: fine gold stripes on the backrests, a black key-pattern trim and a single star-shaped table. It would sit comfortably in a new apartment. Two points decide whether a set looks contemporary:
- Colour count. Two tones and one metallic accent are enough.
- Base and armrest. A plain or quilted base band and a simple bolster read as modern. Embroidery and heavy tassels read as classic.
In a compound house or flat the layout is usually an L shape on two walls. If you are weighing a majlis against an ordinary corner sofa, majlis vs sectional sofa sets out the differences, and the modern Arabic sofa hub shows more designs.
Villa majlis rooms in Khobar
Saudi families in Khobar’s villa districts keep a guest majlis like anywhere else in the Kingdom, and many give it a modern finish. A large room can carry a full U shape in a soft colour without feeling heavy.
Dusty blue with cream stripes, as above, keeps a long reception room light. For a stronger statement, black with cream and gold is a popular choice. The majlis at the top of this page is laid out as a U along three walls with fine gold trim lines, and black and gold majlis ideas shows how to balance it. The regional background is on the Saudi majlis page.
Cafés and lounges along the corniche
Commercial seating is a real part of the Khobar market. A café or lounge uses the same modules as a home but arranges them in bays, each with its own table, so separate groups have their own corner.
An L-shaped bay like the black and cream one above is the basic unit. When planning a venue, think about:
- Circulation. Staff need a clear route to every table without stepping over seated guests.
- Cleaning. Covers that unzip and wash are essential under daily use. Sofhu’s covers are zippered and removable.
- Rotation. Because the run is modular, the seats that take the most use can be swapped with quieter ones. Ask Sofhu whether a single piece can be remade later.
Sofhu takes wholesale and project orders and tailors designs to the brief. Start with the wholesale majlis sofas hub or the existing wholesale enquiry page. For layout guidance read hookah lounge seating layout and floor seating restaurant design.
Humid Gulf air and how to choose fabric
Khobar shares the humid Gulf climate. For indoor sets in air-conditioned rooms, pick fabric by use. Velvet is described by Sofhu as durable and easy to clean. Linen is porous and feels cooler. Chenille sheds very little. Sofhu states that the covers can be machine washed at 30°C.
For an open terrace facing the sea, use the outdoor line, which Sofhu describes as water-resistant, and keep it under shade. No rating for prolonged sun or salt air has been published, so ask about your location when you request a quote.
Inside the cushion
Every seat is filled with 32 kg/m³ polyurethane foam, called 32 DNS. Density tells you how much material is in the cushion, and denser foam generally keeps its height longer, which counts in a venue where seats are used all day. It does not tell you how hard the seat feels. A softer or firmer cushion can be requested, and there are no springs inside.
Requesting a quote in Khobar
For a home, send wall lengths, door and window positions and photos. For a venue, send the floor plan and the number of seats. Use get a quote by measurement or WhatsApp. Sofhu replies with a layout and price, then makes the order, vacuum packs it and ships it free from Türkiye. Duties or taxes may apply depending on the destination.
See the national page on Arabic sofa in Saudi Arabia and the neighbouring city page for Dammam.
