UAE Mattress Size Guide: Complete Dimensions Chart

The UAE uses a mix of European and custom mattress dimensions. Choosing the right size ensures comfort, fits your bedroom, and accommodates your sleeping partner. This guide covers every standard size available in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and across the Emirates.

1. Standard Mattress Sizes in the UAE

2. How to Choose the Right Size

Measure Your Bedroom First

Before choosing a mattress size, measure your bedroom. Leave at least 60 cm of walking space on each side of the bed and 90 cm at the foot. In typical Dubai apartments:

• Small bedroom (3×3m): Double (140×200) or Queen (160×200) maximum
• Medium bedroom (4×3.5m): Queen or King (180×200) comfortably
• Large master (4.5×4m+): King or Super King (200×200) with bedside tables

Consider Your Height

Your mattress should be at least 15 cm longer than your height. Most UAE mattresses are 200 cm long which accommodates sleepers up to 185 cm. For taller individuals, custom lengths (210 or 220 cm) are available — contact our team for custom sizing.

Couples: Width Per Person

For comfortable couple sleeping, each person needs at least 75 cm of width. For a complete couples guide including motion isolation and firmness compromise, read our best mattress for couples guide. Here are the width breakdowns:

• Double (140cm): 70 cm each — tight but workable
• Queen (160cm): 80 cm each — comfortable for most
• King (180cm): 90 cm each — spacious and ideal
• Super King (200cm): 100 cm each — luxury spacing

3. Mattress Sizes for Children

For children transitioning from a cot, the progression is:

• Toddler (2–5 years): 70 × 140 cm cot mattress or small single
• Child (5–10 years): Single 90 × 190 cm
• Teenager (10+ years): Single XL 90 × 200 cm or Semi-Double 120 × 200 cm

Investing in a full-size Single XL for a growing child avoids the need to upgrade within a few years. Browse our kids mattress collection for age-appropriate options, or read our full kids mattress buying guide.

4. Bed Frame Compatibility

Always verify your existing bed frame dimensions before ordering. Common issues in the UAE:

• IKEA frames use European sizing (160×200 Queen, 180×200 King) — these match UAE standard sizes
• US-imported frames may use different dimensions (Queen: 152×203 cm) — check before buying
• Adjustable beds typically require split king (2× 90×200) or split queen (2× 80×200)
• Divan bases sold in the UAE are pre-matched to standard sizes

5. Mattress Height (Thickness) Guide

Mattress thickness affects comfort, support, and aesthetic. Height isn't the same as firmness — a thicker mattress simply has more layers.

6. Custom Sizes in the UAE

Need a non-standard size? Common custom requests include:

• Yacht and boat mattresses — irregular shapes to fit cabin frames
• Motorhome/caravan mattresses — compact custom dimensions
• Extra-long mattresses — 210 or 220 cm for tall sleepers
• Odd-width mattresses — for antique or imported bed frames

At MattressDubai, we offer custom-size manufacturing within 3–5 working days. Contact us with your exact measurements for a free quote.