How Long Should a Sun Lounger Be? A Sizing Guide

Name: Antarria
Address: Warehouse No. 3 28B Street - Al Quoz Ind. third - Al Quoz - Dubai, Dubai, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971 56 118 4731
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Most sun loungers run 195 to 210cm long, built to fit an average adult with a few centimetres to spare. Antarria's own range sits at 200 to 205cm across every model. If you're measuring a specific spot, the number that actually varies between models is width, not length, so check that figure before you check price.

Why Length Barely Changes Between Models

A sun lounger has to fit someone lying flat with room to spare, so length has a narrow practical range regardless of brand or price point. Across our own collection, Ellie, Rocco, Theo, Calia and Kova are all within 5cm of each other lengthwise, from 200 to 205cm. The differences that actually separate the range are width, from 80cm up to 130cm, and height, from a low-profile 30cm up to 62cm.

What To Measure Before You Buy

Space depth: Allow at least 220cm of depth for a 200cm lounger, so there's room to walk around the end of it.
Space width per lounger: Budget the lounger's own width plus 40 to 50cm of clearance either side if you're placing more than one.
Doorway and gate width: Sounds obvious, gets missed constantly. A 90cm-wide lounger needs a doorway wider than that to get it into a walled garden or a service lift.

If Your Space Is Genuinely Tight

A pool deck or balcony under 220cm deep won't comfortably fit any full-size lounger front to back. In that case, the width decision matters more than usual: the Ellie's 80cm width and 30cm low profile is the least visually dominant option in a small space, even though its length is the same as everything else in the range.

Also read: Garden Lounger Guide: Where Sun Loungers Fit In Dubai Homes

What Antarria's Loungers Are Actually Built From

At, Antarria, every lounger in the range is built on the same construction logic, whatever the width or height: a handcrafted solid hardwood frame with reinforced, corner-blocked joinery, hidden solid wood legs, and a sinuous spring suspension base under the cushion rather than a flat board. The seat and back cushioning is a variable-density foam topped with polyfiber, hand finished. That spring suspension is the detail that actually affects comfort day to day, it gives the cushion a slight give rather than the flat, hard feel of a lounger built on solid webbing or a rigid platform.

Caring For A Lounger Left Outdoors In Dubai

Dubai's heat and dust put more strain on outdoor upholstery than a covered terrace elsewhere would. Antarria's own care guidance for its upholstered outdoor pieces is straightforward: dust or vacuum the cushion regularly to stop grit working into the fabric, dab any spill immediately with a soft white cloth dampened with water, and don't clean with detergents or harsh chemicals, they can strip the fabric's weatherproofing. Professional upholstery cleaning is recommended if a cushion needs more than a wipe down. If a lounger sits somewhere with no shade at all, bringing the cushion in or under cover during the hottest stretch of the day will extend its life more than any single cleaning step.

Quick Reference: The Range At A Glance

Lounger	Length	Width	Height
Ellie	200cm	80cm	30cm (lowest profile)
Rocco	200cm	90cm	62cm
Theo, Calia, Kova	200 to 205cm	Up to 130cm	Varies by model

Where To Position A Lounger For The Least Maintenance

Beyond fitting the space, orientation affects how much upkeep a lounger needs. A spot with some shade for part of the day, from a pergola, umbrella or the building itself, reduces both fabric fading and how hot the frame gets to the touch by afternoon. If loungers are being placed in a fully open, unshaded position, budget for wiping cushions down more often and consider whether a separate shade structure is worth adding alongside the furniture itself rather than after the fact.

Know more: How To Protect Your Outdoor Furniture From Dubai's Sun

FAQs

1. What's the standard length of a sun lounger?

195 to 210cm across most manufacturers, including ours. It's built around fitting an adult lying flat, so it doesn't vary much between brands.

2. How much space do I need around a sun lounger?

At least 220cm of depth for a 200cm lounger, plus 40 to 50cm of width clearance on each side if you're placing more than one.

3. Do sun loungers come in shorter lengths?

Not typically as a standard size, ours included. If a shorter or custom length matters for your space, ask before ordering rather than assuming it's available.