Sofhu makes majlis sofa sets to order for Madinah and ships them free from Türkiye. Each set is cut to your wall measurements, filled with 32 kg/m³ high-density foam and finished with zippered covers that come off for washing. Homes, serviced apartments and farm rest houses that receive guests all year usually order L-shape or U-shape layouts.
- Maker
- Sofhu, manufacturer in Türkiye
- Sizing
- Cut to your wall measurements
- Foam
- 32 kg/m³ (32 DNS), no springs
- Covers
- Zippered, removable, washable at 30°C
- Shipping
- Free worldwide, including Saudi Arabia
- Local shop
- None. Built to order and delivered
On this page
If you are looking for a majlis sofa in Madinah, the first thing to settle is who will sit on it and how often. A family room that sees relatives every evening, a serviced apartment that changes guests every few days and a rest house on a date farm all need different things from the same product. Sofhu builds each set to order in Türkiye from your wall measurements and delivers it to your door with free shipping. There is no shop to visit in the city, and none is needed.
Sofhu makes two products, and this page is mainly about the first. The Arabic majlis is raised, sofa-height seating in upholstered units with fixed backs and arm bolsters, the formal choice for a guest room. The Arabic floor sofa is a low cushion set at floor level with loose back cushions and an ottoman, which many families prefer for a rest house.
Who furnishes a majlis in Madinah
Madinah receives visitors throughout the year, so hosting is not a seasonal event here. Three kinds of buyer come up again and again.
- Family homes. The guest room is in daily use, often with a separate sitting area for women and children.
- Serviced apartments and hotels near the central area. Seating has to seat a whole family, clean quickly and look the same in every unit.
- Rest houses on the outskirts. The istiraha among the date farms usually has one large room lined with seating wall to wall.
The country-level picture is on the existing page about the Arabic sofa in Saudi Arabia. This page deals with what is particular to Madinah.
Layouts for apartments and family houses
A furnished apartment rarely has a spare wall, so measure before you fall for a photograph. A majlis is planned along the walls. Every run needs a wall or something solid behind it, which rules out glass doors and open kitchen counters.
In a long, narrow room, seating on three walls uses the space well and leaves the middle open for the sufra.
Where there are two free walls, an L-shape does the same job and keeps the door swing clear. The page on L-shape and U-shape layouts shows how each is planned, and how to measure a room for a majlis explains what to write down. For apartments that are let to visiting families, ask for the full majlis sofa set with armrests between sitters and a matching rug, so the room is complete on day one.
Hospitality buyers can read how Sofhu handles project orders on the Arabic majlis for hotels page.
Rest houses among the date farms
An istiraha room is usually the largest majlis a family owns, and the one that gets the hardest use: many people at once, food served on the floor, children in and out from the garden. Two choices matter. Choose a firm seat, because a long run that many people share shows sagging first. And choose covers that unzip, because they will need washing.
For the evening outdoors, Sofhu’s outdoor range includes folding pieces that open on the ground and wooden benches in water-resistant fabric. The outdoor majlis hub and the existing outdoor sets page show them.
Fabric for a hot, dry city
Madinah has a hot desert climate with mild winters. That makes the choice simpler than in a humid coastal city: the concerns are warmth against the skin, dust and strong light near windows.
| Fabric | What it does well | Where to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Linen | Breathable and absorbent | Family rooms used through the day |
| Woven jacquard | Pattern hides dust and marks | Apartments let to guests |
| Velvet | Rich colour, easy to clean | Air-conditioned formal majlis |
Whatever the fabric, the covers are zippered and removable, and Sofhu states they can be washed at 30°C. Inside is 32 kg/m³ polyurethane foam with no springs. Density is the amount of material in the cushion, and denser foam generally keeps its height and support longer. On a custom order you can ask for a softer or firmer feel.
Getting an Arabic majlis delivered to Madinah
Sets are made in Türkiye, vacuum packed to reduce their volume and sent by cargo carrier with free shipping. The cushions regain their shape once the sealed bags are opened carefully, without a blade. Ask about timing for your address when you request the quote, especially if you are furnishing ahead of a busy period. Duties or taxes may apply depending on the destination. See ordering a majlis in the GCC for the questions to ask.
What to send for a quote
- The length of each wall that will carry seating, measured at floor level.
- The position of doors, windows, sockets and air-conditioning units.
- Photos of the room in daylight.
- The style you prefer. The Saudi majlis page and the Arabic majlis hub are good starting points.
Then get a quote by measurement or send the details on WhatsApp.
