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Axis EN from Advanced protects landmark residential tower in Dubai
07 July 2025
THE SOBHA S Tower, itself a prestigious new high-rise residential development in Dubai, is being protected by an Advanced Axis EN fire system. Cignetix was responsible for the supply, programming and commissioning of the solution, which includes an integrated fire alarm system with voice evacuation, fire telephone and smoke management capabilities.

The network of Axis EN fire alarm panels, with support for up to 200 nodes, ensures seamless system-wide communication throughout the tower. Axis EN panels have provided a fully addressable solution that meets EN 54 Parts 2 and 4, delivering rapid response times, robust networking and reliable performance across all residential and common areas.
With its enhanced configuration capabilities and intuitive programming, the fire protection system has been tailored to the unique layout and safety requirements of this high-rise development.
Networking capabilities
Axis EN offers a flexible and future-proof solution for protecting large high-rise residential developments such as the Sobha S Tower, ensuring comprehensive fire safety across all areas of the building. With its networking capabilities, the system seamlessly connects up to 200 panels, enabling smooth and uninterrupted communication throughout the development.
Axis EN combines rapid response times, robust configuration options and intuitive programming to create a highly adaptable fire safety infrastructure. This ensures that every residential and common space within Sobha S Tower benefits from a reliable, scalable and fully integrated fire protection system.
Additionally, its ease of integration with wider building management systems supports an holistic approach to safety, providing residents with unparalleled peace of mind, while also maintaining the performance and efficiency demanded by the residents of such luxury developments.
Powerful technology
Speaking about the versatility of the Axis EN solution, Sunil Kumar Gopalkrishnan (managing director at Cignetix) explained: “Cignetix is proud to have delivered a fully integrated fire and emergency lighting solution for Sobha S Tower. Working with Advanced’s Axis EN fire system has allowed us to combine powerful technology with our own experience in life safety system delivery. The result is a future-ready infrastructure that supports the safety and well-being of residents without compromising on performance or scalability.”
Sasi Kumar, general manager for the Middle East and Africa at Advanced, added: “Sobha S Tower reflects the growing demand for high-specification safety systems in luxury developments across the Middle East. Our Axis EN panels provide the ideal foundation for sophisticated installations of this kind, offering powerful networking, extensive configuration capabilities and ease of integration with wider building management systems. We’re proud to support Cignetix on a project that sets new standards for residential fire safety in the region.”
*Further information is available online at www.advancedco.com
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