Swivel Chairs in Dubai: The Complete Buying Guide

Swivel chairs have become one of the most requested pieces for Dubai living rooms — and for good reason. In open-plan villas and apartments, a chair that rotates 360° lets you turn from the TV to the conversation to the view without moving the furniture. At Adams Furniture, we custom-make swivel chairs in our Al Quoz workshop, so you choose the design, the fabric and the size — and we build it here in the UAE.

Why a swivel chair works in Dubai homes

Most Dubai layouts are open plan: the living, dining and kitchen areas flow into one another, and many villas look out over a garden or pool. A fixed armchair faces one way; a swivel chair serves the whole room. That is why revolving chairs are a staple in the region's hotel lounges — they make a seating corner feel social rather than static.

Types of swivel chairs we make

• Swivel armchairs — a classic upholstered armchair on a rotating base, the most popular choice for living rooms.

• Swivel tub chairs — compact, curved-back chairs that suit bedrooms and reading corners.

• Bouclé swivel chairs — the current favourite: soft, textured bouclé fabric on a sculptural swivel frame, like our Sora Bouclé Lounge Chair.

• Swivel lounge and accent chairs — statement pieces such as the Luma Bouclé Chair, built to order on a 360° base.

• Revolving chairs — the same piece by another name, as many residents from India and Pakistan search for them.

Swivel chair, cuddle chair, snuggle chair — what's the difference?

British and European buyers often use different names for the same family of furniture. A cuddle chair or snuggle chair is an extra-wide swivel chair — halfway between an armchair and a loveseat — while an egg chair is a curved, cocoon-shaped swivel design. If that is what you are after, see our guide to cuddle chairs and browse pieces like the Halo Round Snuggle Chair. Whatever you call it, if it turns on its base, we can build it.

Custom-made in Al Quoz, Dubai

Unlike imported flat-pack furniture, every Adams swivel chair is made to order in our own Dubai workshop. That means you pick the exact width and seat depth, choose from hundreds of fabrics, and specify the base — polished stainless steel, matte black, or a fully upholstered plinth. See how our custom furniture process works, from drawing to delivery.

Best fabrics for the UAE climate

Air-conditioned interiors are kind to fabric, but Dubai sun is not. For rooms with strong glare we recommend performance bouclé, linen-blends or velvet with high light-fastness ratings, and we can quote outdoor-grade fabric for covered terraces. Every chair is upholstered in-house, and our re-upholstery service can also convert or refresh an existing chair you already love.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a custom swivel chair cost in Dubai?

Most of our made-to-order swivel chairs fall between AED 2,500 and AED 5,500 depending on size, fabric and base. A bespoke design or premium European fabric sits above that.

How long does delivery take?

Because we manufacture in Al Quoz, typical lead time is 3–4 weeks, with delivery across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the wider UAE.

Can you add a swivel base to a chair I already own?

Often, yes. Bring the chair to our workshop (opposite Unimex, Al Quoz 3) and our joinery team will assess whether a rotating base can be fitted.

Ready to start? Visit our showroom in Al Quoz, or get in touch for a quote on a custom swivel chair made in Dubai.