UAE’s leading car accessories provider is currently offering the 360° magnetic long-arm holder as one of its best car cup holder phone mount.
Your phone performs a lot of functions every ride in Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Sharjah. It contains Google maps or Waze, it displays Salik and parking alerts and it accepts calls and plays music. It’s a bad idea to hold it while you’re behind the wheel. Having a phone on the dashboard of your car is a serious ticket in the UAE – and a security must, not an option – having the screen visible with a secure fixture.
The majority of motorists go for the air vent or dashboard mount before anywhere else. But not all cars fit those, though. We take a look at the car cup holder phone mount, an adjustable 360° rotating magnetic phone holder with a flexible long arm and if it’s suitable for UAE roads and UAE summers.
The 360-degree magnetic head and long arm flexible design allow the phone to be held in any position within the cup.
UAE Drivers Should Use a Cup Holder Phone Mount as a Safety Precaution
In the UAE, it is also a long distance drive on E11 and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, as well as stop and go drive in the city, and driving in a parked car during hot summer, with temperatures exceeding 60c at times. The ideal phone mount should:
- Maintain steady speed over speed bumps and on highway.
- Keep the screen at eye level, instead of looking down.
- Do not use tools or adhesive to install and do not mark the inside of the structures with adhesive or tools.
- Beat the summer heat, as sweat-proof dashboard pads can melt away.
- Install your car, even round and vertical vents or hidden vents
This is where a cup holder mount comes in handy. It fits into the cup holder that most cars already have, unlike vent shape or the sticky pad. That’s a great choice for newer vehicles with narrow or odd vents, or for leased and rental vehicles that you want to preserve.
Key Features
1. Adjustable and Stable Cup Holder Base
The base is expandable so it fits in various cup holder sizes and won’t swirl around. When snug, the entire mount remains stable during turns, roundabouts and abrupt stops. Enter the range of cup holder diameters that are supported (in millimeters).
2. Flexible Long Arm
Cup holders typically are located in the center console, near the bottom. The long flexible arm raises the phone towards the eye level, with the option to bend it to achieve a desired height and angle. Your eyes are on the road, your hands are on the wheel.
3. 360° Rotating Magnetic Head
The magnetic head is rotatable, and can change from portrait to landscape in one second. Portrait is the best option for Google Maps and rapid viewing. Landscape is optimized for Waze, video calling while parked and broader views of routes.
4. Anti-Shake Stability
The mount has been designed to minimise vibrations and shaking during driving. If they can read it at a glance, a steady screen is easier to read, particularly on long stretches of highway and rougher surfaces outside the cities.
5. Simple to Operate
The magnet will enable you to attach and detach your phone from it with one hand which will be of great convenience at traffic lights or when you have to jump out at a petrol station. According to the listing it’s compatible with iPhone, Samsung and most other smartphones. [Add supported width range of the phone and case thickness limit (if any).]
Please note: MagSafe iPhones (iPhone 12 and later) or phones mounted in a MagSafe compatible case will work best with magnetic holders. For older iPhones, Samsung and most Android phones, you will need a metal plate or magnetic ring on the phone or case. Check to see if there is a metal plate in the box.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Operates in nearly all cars including those with different vent designs.
- No glue, no sticky gloop, no heat failures at all!
- Long flexible arm that positions the screen in front of the eyes.
- View at 360° angles in portait and landscape.
- Attach and release the container in one hand and at a quick tempo.
- This item is priced at approximately AED 55.99 and is for sale on the installment plan, and for Amazon.ae, items can be returned after 15 days.
Cons
- Requires 1 cup holder
- For non-MagSafe phones, use a metal plate or magnetic ring.
- A long arm can bend a bit on very rough terrain or carrying heavy phones.
- Some vehicles have the cup holder near the gear stick – make sure the arm doesn’t block that area.
- This is a new listing – has not had any customer reviews yet.
Who Is It For?
- Drivers who have a circular, vertical or concealed vent where there is no space for clip-on mounting.
- Individuals who commute between Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah every day.
- Drivers of cars for delivery and ride hailing who require navigation on screen 24/7
- Please remove adhesive marks if you’re a lease or rental car driver and can’t.
- MagSafe iPhone owners will fare the best since they can get the best grip straight out of the box.
- Android fans who want to attach a ring or plate magnetically
In 3 Steps, You Can Install It
- Add base to cup holder. Select the holder that will ensure that the phone will not block the gear selector.
- Make the base as wide as it will go without wobbling.
- Bend arm to eye level and attach phone, and then turn it to portrait or landscape.
For the summers in UAE: A cup holder mount helps to prevent your phone from heating up on the hot dashboard but can still overheat if it is directly exposed to the sun through the windshield. Bring your phone with you when you park, and cool it down in the air conditioning for a minute before embarking on a lengthy trip.
Where to Buy in the UAE?
This car cup holder phone mount is available on Amazon.ae for AED 55.99 (at time of writing including VAT). It is delivered to the UAE including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman and Al Ain by Amazon. There is a cash on delivery option and a 15 day return time line. The post is available in seven languages.The post has been translated into seven languages.
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Frequently Asked Questions
In the UAE, is it legal to keep a phone holder in your vehicle?
Yes. If you are planning to use your phone for navigation, then a mounted holder is the best option. Fines and black points are incurred when holding the phone when driving.
Will it fit my car’s cup holder?
Base is adjustable and will fit most standard cup holders. Holders that are very shallow or weirdly shaped might not be as secure, so please check your holder before ordering.
Will a magnetic holder affect my cell phone?
No. The magnets attached to the phone mounts have no impact on modern smartphones and won’t interfere with GPS, Wi-Fi or mobile signals.
Will it work on Samsung and other Android phones?
Yes, using a metal plate or magnetic ring on the phone or case.
Does it fit into the phone case?
It is compatible with MagSafe cases. If you have a thick or non-magnetic case, it may reduce the signal holding power; if so, include a metal plate.
Will it work in the summer months in the UAE?
Yes. No glue to warm up and there is no adhesive that is in the way.No glue to melt and there is no adhesive in the way to keep the mount away from the hottest dashboard surfaces. Just don’t leave your phone in the mount in a parked car in direct sunlight.
Would an Air Vent mount be better or a cup holder mount?
It will depend on your vehicle. There is a cup holder mount that attaches to almost any type of vehicle and doesn’t block the vents for cooling. There is a vent mount a bit above this. The cup holder mount is the more convenient option if you don’t have round or hard-to-clip vents.
Final Verdict
This 360° magnetic cup holder phone mount is a useful and affordable phone mount solution for owners of UAE cars who want an adhesive-free cup holder that will attach to virtually any type of vehicle. With the long arm, you can view your screen from where you want to be; the adjustable base keeps your screen stable and the magnetic head makes it easy to use with one hand. It is best for MagSafe iPhone users and can also be achieved with a magnetic ring for Android users.