The Ultimate Furniture Size Guide for UAE Homes
Choosing the right furniture size is crucial for UAE homes, whether you're furnishing a compact Dubai apartment or a spacious Abu Dhabi villa. This comprehensive guide provides exact dimensions and sizing tips to help you make perfect furniture choices for your space.
How to Measure Your Space
Essential Measuring Tools
- Measuring tape (5m minimum)
- Notepad and pen
- Smartphone camera (for reference photos)
- Floor plan sketch
What to Measure
- Room dimensions: Length × Width × Height
- Doorways: Width and height (UAE standard: 80-90cm)
- Hallways: Width for furniture delivery
- Elevators: Interior dimensions if in apartment
- Clearance space: 60-100cm around furniture
Sofa Size Guide UAE
1-Seater / Single Seater Sofa
Dimensions: 110cm (W) × 95cm (D) × 85cm (H)
Seating capacity: 1 person
Best for: Reading nooks, bedrooms, small spaces
Room size needed: Minimum 2.5m × 2.5m
Price: From AED 777
2-Seater Sofa
Dimensions: 190cm (W) × 95cm (D) × 85cm (H)
Seating capacity: 2 people comfortably
Best for: Studio apartments, couples, small living rooms
Room size needed: Minimum 3m × 3m
Price: From AED 1,587
3-Seater Sofa (Most Popular)
Dimensions: 250cm (W) × 95cm (D) × 85cm (H)
Seating capacity: 3-4 people comfortably
Best for: Standard living rooms, families
Room size needed: Minimum 3.5m × 3.5m
Price: From AED 2,227
4-Seater Sofa
Dimensions: 300cm (W) × 95cm (D) × 85cm (H)
Seating capacity: 4-5 people comfortably
Best for: Large living rooms, villas, big families
Room size needed: Minimum 4m × 4m
Price: From AED 2,627
L-Shape Sectional Sofa Sizes
L-Shape 2.7m (Compact)
Dimensions: 270cm (W) × 180cm (D)
Seating capacity: 4-5 people
Best for: Dubai apartments, medium living rooms
Room size needed: Minimum 3.5m × 3.5m
Price: From AED 3,027
L-Shape 3.6m (Standard)
Dimensions: 360cm (W) × 200cm (D)
Seating capacity: 6-7 people
Best for: Abu Dhabi villas, large apartments
Room size needed: Minimum 4.5m × 4.5m
Price: From AED 3,747
L-Shape 4.2m (Large)
Dimensions: 420cm (W) × 220cm (D)
Seating capacity: 8-9 people
Best for: Luxury villas, very large living rooms
Room size needed: Minimum 5m × 5m
Price: From AED 3,507
L-Shape 4.5m (Extra Large)
Dimensions: 450cm (W) × 230cm (D)
Seating capacity: 9-10 people
Best for: Palatial villas, majlis, entertainment rooms
Room size needed: Minimum 5.5m × 5.5m
Price: From AED 3,747
Bed Frame Size Guide UAE
Single Bed
Mattress size: 120cm × 200cm
Frame dimensions: Approximately 130cm × 210cm
Best for: Kids, teens, guest rooms
Room size needed: Minimum 2.5m × 3m
Price: From AED 1,107
Queen Bed (Most Popular)
Mattress size: 150cm × 200cm
Frame dimensions: Approximately 160cm × 210cm
Best for: Couples, standard bedrooms
Room size needed: Minimum 3m × 3.5m
Price: From AED 1,347
King Bed
Mattress size: 180cm × 200cm
Frame dimensions: Approximately 190cm × 210cm
Best for: Master bedrooms, spacious comfort
Room size needed: Minimum 3.5m × 4m
Price: From AED 1,587
Super King Bed
Mattress size: 200cm × 200cm
Frame dimensions: Approximately 210cm × 210cm
Best for: Luxury villas, ultimate space
Room size needed: Minimum 4m × 4.5m
Price: From AED 1,747
Dining Table Size Guide
4-Seater Dining Table
Dimensions: 120cm × 80cm
Seating capacity: 4 people
Best for: Couples, small families, apartments
Room size needed: Minimum 3m × 2.5m
6-Seater Dining Table (Most Popular)
Dimensions: 160cm × 90cm
Seating capacity: 6 people
Best for: Standard families, most UAE homes
Room size needed: Minimum 3.5m × 3m
8-Seater Dining Table
Dimensions: 200cm × 100cm
Seating capacity: 8 people
Best for: Large families, villas, entertaining
Room size needed: Minimum 4m × 3.5m
Coffee Table Size Guide
Small Coffee Table
Dimensions: 80cm × 50cm or 60-70cm diameter (round)
Best for: 2-seater sofas, small apartments
Clearance: 40-50cm from sofa
Medium Coffee Table
Dimensions: 120cm × 60cm or 90-100cm diameter (round)
Best for: 3-seater sofas, standard living rooms
Clearance: 40-50cm from sofa
Large Coffee Table
Dimensions: 140-160cm × 70cm
Best for: L-shape sectionals, 4-seater sofas
Clearance: 40-50cm from sofa
Room-by-Room Size Guide
Living Room - Dubai Apartment (Studio)
Room size: 3m × 3m (9 sqm)
Recommended furniture:
- 2-seater sofa (190cm)
- Small coffee table (80cm)
- 1 side table
Living Room - 1-Bedroom Apartment
Room size: 3.5m × 3.5m (12 sqm)
Recommended furniture:
- 3-seater sofa (250cm)
- Medium coffee table (120cm)
- 2 side tables or 1 accent chair
Living Room - 2-Bedroom Apartment
Room size: 4m × 4m (16 sqm)
Recommended furniture:
- L-shape 2.7m or 3-seater + 2 accent chairs
- Large coffee table (140cm)
- Side tables
Living Room - Villa
Room size: 5m × 5m+ (25+ sqm)
Recommended furniture:
- L-shape 3.6m-4.5m or 4-seater + accent chairs
- Large coffee table (160cm)
- Multiple side tables
- Additional seating
Clearance and Spacing Guidelines
Living Room Spacing
- Sofa to coffee table: 40-50cm
- Sofa to TV: 2-3 meters minimum
- Walking paths: 80-100cm wide
- Sofa to wall: 10-20cm (for air circulation)
Bedroom Spacing
- Bed to wall: 60cm minimum on sides
- Bed to wardrobe: 90cm minimum
- Walking space: 80cm minimum
- Bedside table clearance: 5-10cm from bed
Dining Room Spacing
- Chair pull-out space: 90-100cm from table edge
- Walking space behind chairs: 80cm minimum
- Table to wall: 120cm minimum
Furniture Sizing by UAE Home Type
Dubai Marina Apartments
Typical size: 60-90 sqm
Living room: 3-seater sofa or L-shape 2.7m
Bedroom: Queen bed
Dining: 4-6 seater table
JBR Apartments
Typical size: 70-100 sqm
Living room: 3-seater or L-shape 2.7m
Bedroom: Queen or King bed
Dining: 6-seater table
Downtown Dubai Apartments
Typical size: 80-120 sqm
Living room: L-shape 2.7m-3.6m
Bedroom: King bed
Dining: 6-8 seater table
Abu Dhabi Villas
Typical size: 200-400+ sqm
Living room: L-shape 3.6m-4.5m or multiple sofas
Bedroom: King or Super King bed
Dining: 8+ seater table
Common Sizing Mistakes to Avoid
- Buying too large: Furniture overwhelms the room
- Forgetting doorways: Furniture doesn't fit through door
- Ignoring clearance: No walking space around furniture
- Wrong bed size: Too small or too large for room
- Mismatched proportions: Coffee table too small for sofa
- Not measuring ceiling height: Tall furniture doesn't fit
- Forgetting delivery path: Can't get furniture to room
Quick Size Selection Chart
Studio Apartment: 2-seater sofa, Single/Queen bed, 4-seater table
1-Bedroom: 3-seater sofa, Queen bed, 4-6 seater table
2-Bedroom: L-shape 2.7m, Queen/King bed, 6-seater table
3-Bedroom: L-shape 3.6m, King bed, 6-8 seater table
Villa: L-shape 4.5m, Super King bed, 8+ seater table
Conclusion
Choosing the right furniture size for your UAE home is essential for comfort and functionality. Always measure your space carefully, consider clearance requirements, and select sizes appropriate for your room dimensions. Remember: it's better to go slightly smaller than too large!
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