Corner Sofas in Dubai: L-Shaped, Modular & Made-to-Measure Corner Sofas
Quick answer: A corner sofa is an L-shaped sofa that fits into the corner of a room, seating more people than a straight sofa of the same width. In Dubai, corner sofas are sold as fixed L-shapes, chaise sofas and modular sofas, and are best made to measure so the arms land exactly where your walls, windows and air-conditioning units allow. At Adams Furniture, corner and L-shaped sofas start from AED 7,500 and are built to order in our Al Quoz workshop.
Corner sofa, L-shaped sofa or sectional: what is the difference?
They are largely the same thing under different names. Corner sofa is the British term, L-shaped sofa is common across the Gulf, and sectional is the American word for a sofa made of sections. Our sectional sofa guide covers the American-style options; this guide uses the British terms most of our UK and European customers search for.
Fixed corner sofa: one solid L-shape with a seat in the corner. Cleanest look, but must fit through your doors.
Chaise sofa: a sofa with a long footstool-style seat at one end instead of a full corner. Better for smaller apartments.
Modular corner sofa: separate units that join together and can be rearranged later. The easiest to deliver and the most flexible if you move.
Left-hand facing or right-hand facing?
Corner sofas are described by which side the corner or chaise is on when you stand facing the sofa, not when you sit on it. A left-hand facing (LHF) corner sofa has the long side on your left as you look at it. Draw your room, mark the windows, doors and TV, and decide which side the long run should go before ordering. Modular sofas avoid the problem because the corner unit can be moved to either side.
What size corner sofa do you need?
Leave at least 80 to 90 cm between the sofa and the coffee table edge for walking.
Keep the sofa clear of air-conditioning vents and floor-level outlets, which are common in Dubai villas.
Measure lift doors, corridors and stairwells. Modular sofas are delivered in sections and are the safest choice for high-rise apartments.
In open-plan villa living rooms, a corner sofa can float in the room to create a seating zone, with a console table behind it.
Our corner and L-shaped sofas
Bern L Shaped Sofa, AED 7,500
Adelle Modular L Shaped 3 Seater Sofa, AED 9,000
Flanders Linen Modular Sofa, AED 9,500
Minimalist Modular Corner Sofa, AED 12,000
Corner Linen Sofa, AED 15,000
Every sofa can be made to your measurements, depth and seat height, in any fabric from our upholstery library.
Best fabrics for a corner sofa in the UAE
A corner sofa is the hardest-working seat in the house, so choose a fabric for durability first. Look for a rub count of at least 25,000 on the Martindale test for family use, explained in our Martindale rub count guide. Performance fabrics resist spills and fading from strong sun; see our performance sofa fabrics and pet-friendly fabrics guides. Boucle and linen look beautiful but suit adult households best.
Outdoor corner sofas
For terraces and pool decks, our teak corner sofas come with outdoor cushions; see our guide to outdoor fabrics in the UAE. Options include the Malaga Teak L Shaped Sofa (AED 28,000) and the Toscana Teak Corner Sofa (AED 23,000).
For every sofa style we make, see sofas in Dubai: the complete guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is a corner sofa?
A corner sofa is an L-shaped sofa designed to fit into the corner of a room. It seats more people than a straight sofa of the same width and is known as an L-shaped sofa or sectional in other markets.
How much does a corner sofa cost in Dubai?
At Adams Furniture, corner and L-shaped sofas start from AED 7,500 for the Bern L Shaped Sofa, with modular and larger linen corner sofas from AED 9,000 to AED 15,000, made to order in Dubai.
What does left-hand facing mean on a corner sofa?
Left-hand facing describes which side the corner or chaise is on when you stand facing the sofa. A left-hand facing corner sofa has its long side on your left as you look at it.
Is a modular corner sofa better for an apartment?
Usually, yes. Modular sofas arrive in sections, so they fit through lifts and narrow doors, and they can be rearranged or extended when you move.
Can I get a corner sofa made to measure in Dubai?
Yes. Adams Furniture makes corner sofas to order in Al Quoz, so the length of each side, seat depth, height and fabric can be specified.
What is the best fabric for a corner sofa in Dubai?
A performance fabric with a Martindale rub count of 25,000 or more is the safest choice for families, as it resists wear, spills and fading from the sun.
Want a corner sofa made to fit your room? WhatsApp +971 52 981 3180 or call +971 4 529 9742 to visit our Al Quoz workshop.
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