A majlis sofa for Riyadh is usually ordered for one of three rooms: the men's majlis of a villa, a mulhaq annex, or a bayt sha'ar tent used on winter evenings. Sofhu makes each set to the room's wall measurements in Türkiye, with 32 kg/m³ high-density foam and removable covers in sadu-pattern, velvet or woven fabric, and ships it free.
- Typical rooms
- Villa majlis, mulhaq, bayt sha'ar
- Local reference
- Najdi plasterwork and sadu weaving
- Layouts
- Single row, L-shape or U-shape
- Foam
- 32 kg/m³ (32 DNS), no springs
- Made by
- Sofhu, manufacturer in Türkiye
- Shipping
- Free worldwide
On this page
A Riyadh villa is planned around its majlis. The men’s reception room often has its own entrance from the street, so guests can arrive and leave without crossing the family’s part of the house. Many households add a second sitting place outside the main building: a mulhaq annex in the yard, or a bayt sha’ar tent for winter evenings. A majlis sofa in Riyadh is ordered for one of these three rooms, and each asks for something different. Sofhu makes every set to measure in Türkiye and ships it free. It makes two products: the Arabic majlis, raised to sofa height and fully upholstered with a solid base, fixed backs and arm bolsters, which suits the villa, and the Arabic floor sofa, a low set of seat mattresses and loose back cushions, which suits the tent.
Three rooms, three briefs
| Room | How it is used | What to ask for |
|---|---|---|
| Villa majlis | Formal guests, occasions | U-shaped majlis on three walls, armrests between places, velvet or rich jacquard |
| Mulhaq annex | Friends, weekly gatherings | L or U-shape, firmer seat, patterned washable covers |
| Bayt sha’ar tent | Winter evenings, coffee by the fire | Low floor sofa in sadu pattern, loose floor cushions |
In every case the seating runs along the walls and leaves the centre free. Neither a majlis nor a floor sofa is freestanding; each needs a wall or a firm panel behind it, which matters most in a tent. The L-shape and U-shape page explains the planning, and the custom majlis hub explains what can be changed.
What “Najdi style” means, and what it does not
Riyadh is the heart of Najd, and Najd is where the majlis is most strongly tied to the house itself. Traditional Najdi mud-brick houses are known for plaster walls incised with star and geometric designs around the majlis and the coffee hearth, with shelves for the coffee pots beside it. Guests sat on rugs and leaned on cushions along the walls.
That documented tradition is about walls, hearths and hospitality. It does not prescribe a sofa. When customers ask for a Najdi majlis today they usually mean a low floor sofa in red, black and white sadu-pattern fabric, like the one below, a habit of the trade more than a rule of history. Al Sadu weaving itself, the Bedouin women’s craft of geometric bands in wool and hair, is inscribed by UNESCO as intangible heritage for Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
The Saudi majlis page sets out the regional differences, Bedouin majlis and sadu weaving explains the textile, and majlis patterns and motifs shows how the sadu band differs from medallion and kilim designs.
Fabric for dust, sun and cool nights
Riyadh’s desert climate is dry, with very hot summers and winter nights that turn properly cool. Humidity is not the problem here. Dust and strong sunlight are.
- Sadu-pattern and jacquard weaves hide dust between cleanings and suit the mulhaq and the tent.
- Velvet gives the formal majlis its depth of colour and feels warm on a January night. Sofhu describes it as durable and easy to clean. See the existing velvet floor sofas page.
- Linen is the breathable choice for a family room used through a summer afternoon.
Keep the strongest colours away from windows that take direct afternoon sun, or draw the curtains. The full list of fabric series is on the fabrics page.
Foam for a room used every evening
A majlis that fills several nights a week needs a seat that recovers. Sofhu uses 32 kg/m³ polyurethane foam, with no springs. The figure is density, the weight of foam in a cubic metre, not hardness. Denser foam generally keeps its height and support longer, and on a custom order you can still choose a softer or firmer feel. The article on foam density for floor seating explains what to ask any maker.
Ordering an Arabic majlis from Riyadh
Sofhu has no branch in Riyadh. The existing Arabic sofa in Saudi Arabia page gives the national overview. The steps are the same from any district of the city.
- Measure each wall at floor level, after skirting and air-conditioning units are fitted.
- Mark the doors, including the separate guest entrance if there is one.
- Say which room it is: villa majlis, mulhaq or tent.
- Send photos and your colour direction.
Sets are vacuum packed and sent by cargo carrier with free shipping. Ask about timing when you request the quote. Duties or taxes may apply depending on the destination. Read ordering a majlis in the GCC first, browse the Arabic majlis hub for ideas, then get a quote by measurement or message Sofhu on WhatsApp. For garden and tent pieces, see the outdoor majlis hub.
