CarPlay Fit
A head-unit upgrade added wireless CarPlay and a rear camera while keeping the steering-wheel controls working.
AUDIODIRECT.ae | DUBAI | DEIRA | CAR AUDIO
Deira
AUDIODIRECT.ae is a Deira car stereo store for upgrades such as wireless Apple CarPlay, Android screens and reversing cameras. Reviews describe tidy, vehicle-specific installations that can retain steering-wheel controls, although customer service and wiring quality have been inconsistent in some cases.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
234 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Quick Installs
A 2015 Santa Fe received a screen and back camera in 45 minutes without reported scratches or damage.
Complex Jobs
The team completed an RS4 CarPlay installation in 90 minutes after identifying the required parts during consultation.
Clean Finish
A luxury-car owner reported no scratches and a factory-looking fit after a CarPlay installation.
Clear Options
One customer was given several quality-and-cost options matched to the car and budget rather than pushed toward the highest spend.
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm Controls. Before booking, ask explicitly whether the new unit will retain your steering-wheel controls; this was a valued feature in one installation.
Compare Options. Ask for options by quality and cost, and have the recommended setup explained against your car and budget before approving work.
Test Thoroughly. Test reverse lights, sensors, speakers and amplifiers before leaving, since reviews mention wiring faults and components not working.
Bring Wiring. Consider bringing your own high-quality wiring kit; one reviewer specifically flagged this as the main precaution.
Request Billing. Ask for the bill and warranty details before leaving; one customer said the bill had to be chased up.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Shop No 1 - 13A Steet
Ayal Nasir - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay installations are repeatedly mentioned, including factory-looking fits and a successful RS4 conversion.
Pioneer Z5250BT headunit
A Deira customer bought this Pioneer head unit with JBL speakers and an amplifier as a complete audio upgrade.
10.1 inch android system
A Dodge Challenger received this larger Android system together with a rear camera.
Pioneer subwoofer
Pioneer subwoofer installations appear in larger audio packages, including one involving speakers and two amplifiers.
Tesla screen
A Tesla-style screen was installed in a Ford F150, with the customer reporting no issues after six months.
Common Concerns
Rude Contact
Several reviews describe dismissive or rude responses to phone and message enquiries, including small-project requests.
Weak Follow-up
One customer said repeated calls about a gadget issue produced no promised return call, despite reminders.
Poor Sound
A customer spent 5,000 AED on speakers, amplifiers and a Pioneer subwoofer but said the result sounded worse than the factory system.
Damage Claims
One installation was reported to have a broken rear spoiler, exposed wiring and an amplifier left on the floor.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
3,500 AED
head unit, 4 JBL speakers + Amplifier
“Prices are very reasonable for the quality of work that they do (3,500 AED for the head unit, 4 JBL speakers + Amplifier)”Google review · January 2020
AED 250
installation of a system
“When I told that they charged me AED 250 for the installation of a system THAT NEVER WORKED”Google review · September 2020
900aed
player
“i bought the player for 900aed whereas its not worth it”Google review · September 2020
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The Bottom Line
ae is a Deira car stereo shop focused on retrofit infotainment and audio work. Customers have used it for wireless Apple CarPlay, Android touchscreen systems, rear cameras, Pioneer head units and subwoofer upgrades. The strongest reviews describe vehicle-specific work that preserves steering-wheel controls, fits cleanly into factory spaces and can be completed quickly: a Santa Fe screen-and-camera job reportedly took 45 minutes, while an RS4 CarPlay kit took 90 minutes once the parts arrived.
There is also evidence of thoughtful consultation. One customer was offered quality-and-price choices suited to the car and budget, while another said a difficult diagnosis involving a fried amplifier ended with a much-improved screen and audio system. Reported package prices vary widely: 3,500 AED for a head unit, four JBL speakers and an amplifier, and 5k AED for four Rockford speakers, two amplifiers and a Pioneer subwoofer.
The caution is consistency. Multiple older reviews describe rude enquiry handling, weak after-service follow-up, messy or faulty wiring, and electrical problems affecting reverse lights or sensors. Before approving work, get the exact parts and price in writing, ask about the wiring and warranty, and test every camera, speaker, amplifier and control before driving away.