Selouane Glass Shisha 55cm (Champ Al Malik)

Selouane Glass Shisha 55cm — Two-Hose Hookah by Champ Al Malik

The Selouane Glass Shisha is a 55cm traditional Arabic hookah pipe with twin hoses, a classic vase-shaped water chamber, and a slim pillar designed for smooth, direct draws. Made by Champ Al Malik — a brand known for ornate shisha designs at sensible prices — the Selouane sits in that sweet spot between decorative centrepiece and genuinely good smoking pipe. It pulls well, it looks the part, and it comes with everything you need to get started straight out of the box.

What's Included in the Selouane Shisha Kit

Everything you need for a session arrives in the box — no hunting for spare parts on day one. Here's the full breakdown of what you get:

You will need to grab shisha tobacco or herbal molasses, aluminium foil or a heat management device, and natural coconut charcoal separately. The included ceramic bowl is a decent starter, but if you find yourself using the Selouane regularly, upgrading to the Champ Al Malik Exclusive Clay Bowl makes a noticeable difference to heat management and flavour.

Specifications

Why the Selouane Shisha Is Worth Your Table Space

We've had smaller Champ Al Malik pipes on the shelves for years, and the question we get most is: "Do you have anything bigger with two hoses?" The Selouane is the answer. At 55cm, it's tall enough to sit on the floor beside a low table or on a countertop without looking cramped, and the twin hoses mean you're not constantly passing a single mouthpiece back and forth. That alone changes the dynamic of a session — two people can draw simultaneously, conversation flows more naturally, and nobody's waiting around.

The slim pillar is the design detail that actually matters for smoking quality. A shorter, more direct airpath between the bowl and the water chamber means less drag on each pull. You don't have to suck like you're drinking a thick milkshake through a narrow straw. The draw is open, easy, and the smoke hits the water with enough force to filter and cool properly. The large glass base holds a generous amount of water — and if you drop a few ice cubes in, the smoke comes through noticeably cooler, which preserves more of the flavour from your molasses.

The honest limitation? The included plastic hoses are functional but basic. They do the job for your first dozen sessions, but they're not washable in any meaningful way and they'll eventually pick up ghost flavours from whatever you've been smoking. Budget for silicone replacement hoses down the line if you get serious about it. The ceramic bowl, too, is a solid starter but won't distribute heat as evenly as a proper clay or phunnel bowl. For the price of the Selouane, though, these are fair trade-offs — you're getting a complete, good-looking pipe that smokes well from the first session.

How to Set Up and Smoke the Selouane Glass Shisha

1. Fill the base with water. Pour cold water into the glass vase until the bottom of the metal stem (the downstem) is submerged by roughly 2–3cm. Too much water and the draw gets heavy; too little and the smoke won't filter properly. Drop in a handful of ice cubes if you want cooler smoke.
2. Assemble the stem. Insert the metal pillar into the glass base. It should sit snug. If there's a rubber grommet, make sure it seals tightly — air leaks kill the draw.
3. Attach the hoses. Push each plastic hose into its port on the stem. Again, check the seal. If you're smoking solo, plug the unused hose port with your finger or a rubber stopper to maintain suction.
4. Pack the ceramic bowl. Sprinkle your shisha tobacco or herbal molasses loosely into the bowl — don't pack it down. You want air to flow through the material. Fill to just below the rim, leaving a few millimetres of space so the tobacco doesn't touch the foil or heat management device.
5. Cover with foil. Stretch a sheet of aluminium foil tightly over the bowl and poke small holes across the surface with a toothpick or the included tongs. Around 15–20 holes, evenly spaced, works well.
6. Light your charcoal. Use natural coconut charcoal — light it with a coil burner or torch until all sides are glowing orange with a thin layer of ash. This takes 8–12 minutes. Quick-light charcoal works in a pinch but tastes noticeably worse.
7. Place coals on the foil. Set 2–3 coals around the edges of the foil, not directly in the centre. This prevents the tobacco from burning too hot too fast. Use the included metal tongs.
8. Draw gently. Take slow, steady pulls through the mouthpiece. The first few draws prime the bowl — you'll see the smoke thicken after 30–60 seconds. Rotate the coals every 10–15 minutes to keep the heat even.
9. Clean after each session. Disassemble everything. Rinse the glass base with warm water (a bottle brush helps). Run water through the stem. Wipe down the bowl. Let all parts dry completely before storing to prevent mould or residue buildup.

From Our Counter

We've been stocking Champ Al Malik shisha pipes since they first appeared in European headshops, and the Selouane is one of the more popular models — mostly because of the two-hose setup at this price point. The Rasta colourway is the one people pick up most often; it's got personality without screaming for attention. One thing we always tell customers: the first session with any new shisha pipe tastes a bit metallic or neutral. That's normal. By the second or third bowl, the pipe is "seasoned" and the flavour comes through clean.

Compared to the smaller Champ Al Malik Safi (26cm, single hose), the Selouane produces denser clouds and a smoother draw thanks to the larger water chamber and taller stem. If you're mostly smoking alone and want something compact for a desk or small table, the Safi is the better pick. But if sessions with mates are the goal — the Selouane at 55cm with two hoses is the one we'd point you towards every time.

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Last updated: April 2026