Axelsen had finished as the runner-up in six Superseries events during his career to date, including at last year’s season ending event here at the Hamdan Sports Complex.

The 22-year-old would dominate the opening game of the match against China’s Tian Houwei, winning it by a convincing margin of 21-14, despite appearing perturbed by an early line call by an official.

A dramatic shift in the momentum of the match would occur in the second game with Tian taking control, losing just six points en-route to restoring parity.

Axelsen would regroup in the decider, with the Olympic bronze medallist eventually bringing up and taking match point with strong smashes.

It meant he wrapped up a 21-14, 6-21, 21-17 victory.

"It was not beautiful but it was enough from my side," the Dane said.

"I was very nervous in the third game but I then thought 'just grab it and give it everything you have got'.

"To win this title means a lot to me."

While Axelsen was toasting success in Dubai for the first time, Chinese Tapei’s Tai Tzu-Ying was reliving the memories of her women’s singles triumph two years ago.

The world number one skilfully saw off the challenge of South Korea’s Sung Ji Hyun, who had been yet to lose a game at the tournament prior to the final.

Tai would cruise past her opponent, securing a 21-14, 21-13 victory.

The most successful day would belong to China’s Chen Qingchen, who would achieve a double in the doubles events.

First came the 19-year-old’s success in the women’s event, where she combined to good effect with Jia Yifan to beat the Olympic gold medallists Misaki Matsutomo and Ayaka Takahashi.

The Chinese pair took full advantage of an uncharacteristically sluggish start from the top seeds to win the opening game 21-15, but their Japanese rivals got into their stride to win the second 21-13.

A tightly fought final game would ultimately fall in favour of the Chinese duo, who would eventually emerge as 21-15, 13-21, 21-17 winners.

Chen would be back on court shortly afterwards for the mixed doubles with Zheng Siwei, but it would prove only a quick stay as the pair wrapped up victory in 30 minutes against Chris and Gabby Adcock.

The English pair had been hoping to defend their title and in doing so send a message to UK Sport, with the funding of badminton in Britain removed by the organisation earlier this month.

While they had produced a series of fine displays to reach the final, the husband and wife pairing fell to a fourth consecutive defeat to Chen and Zheng, who sealed a 21-12, 21-12 win.

"I’m very excited and very happy to win two titles," said Chen.

"I was very tired in the second match but I must thank my coach for his advice.

"I hope we will have more success in the coming months."

The tournament would conclude with a match pitting the world number one ranked Goh V Shem and Tan Wee Kiong of Malaysia against the top seeded Takeshi Kamura and Keigo Sonoda of Japan in the men's doubles.

 A large Malaysian contingent were present in the stands and they would go home happy, with Goh and Tan recording a classy 21-14, 21-19 victory.