England retained the Dubai Sevens title with a 28-26 win over Fiji, holding off a late comeback from the islanders.
A sell-out 60,000 crowd watched Fiji take the lead through a try from Jone Daunivucu only for England to level through Leicester wing Tom Varndell.
Mika Leawere hit Fiji back for Fiji, only for Ben Gollings to score and convert for a 14-12 lead at the break.
Gollings touched down again for a 21-12 lead. Sireli Naqelevuki's try reduced the deficit to two points but Varndell went over in the corner for his second of the match.
Gollings slotted the conversion for a 28-19 lead, which Fiji reduced to 28-26 but England's crown was assured, Gollings' conversion proving such a sweet reversal of his Hong Kong disappointment earlier in the year.
England secured a place in the final of the Dubai with a narrow 7-5 win over Samoa.
The game was scoreless at the break but the Samoans took the lead through a try from Henry Bryce, which they failed to convert.
England's chance came when Alapasa Cordtz was sin-binned with two minutes to go and Leicester's Tom Varndell took advantage of the extra man to touch down in the final seconds.
Gloucester's Simon Amor kicked the crucial conversion, setting up a meeting with Fiji, who beat South Africa.
England coach Mike Friday hailed the influence of Varndell but believes there is more to come from the Leicester wing.
``Tommy was sensational, that is true, but he is a young player and he has a few things still to learn,'' he said.
``That is why he is on the sevens circuit, to ensure he develops his game.
``He has had a wonderful tournament but he will need to keep his feet on the ground.''
Varndell himself was humble in his assessment, and insists there is no way his success will go to his head.
``I know if you let your feet get off the ground, there are plenty of guys who will knock you back to the floor if they get the chance,'' he said.
``I just want to take it tournament by tournament and then go back to Leicester and do what I can for my club.''
England coach, and former 7s star, Phil Greening was equally impressed.
"There are a lot of players here who have shown that they've got a lot of talent, but they've also shown me that they have desire and a passion and that's what you need for international rugby.
"We knew Fiji would be Fiji and we had to get better for them. I reckon the semi and the final must have been fantastic TV.
"It's very difficult for me to be on the side having played recently - I just wanted to get on there! The players have come on so well though in the last couple of weeks and playing here in front of 30,000 people is such a massive learning curve, something they'll never get back at their clubs. Sevens rugby is huge for development. Anyone who says otherwise should just come here and see this, it's outstanding.
"I had my doubts about the boys up front for us. Nils Mordt, Ben Russell and Luke Narraway came here with lots to prove and they did. I'm proud to bits with what they've done here. Tom Varndell (Player of the tournament flyer) will learn from this and become a great 15s player if he's looked after right. South Africa now. Can't wait."
New Zealand won the Plate final, beating France 19-7, while Wales took the Bowl with a 19-5 win over Canada and Kenya took the Shield by beating Tunisia 10-7.
New Zealand coach Gordon Tietjens rued his side's quarter-final defeat.
"It's always good to win a final, but it's the wrong Final here. On the whole I'm pleased with the way the boys have gone, there are some young boys come in for their first taste and they've done well. We've lost two matches in two days though and now we have to get back in gear in South Africa as soon as possible.
"The youngsters really have impressed me. Zar Lawrence is going to be a very good player, he's got it, and the rest have also done very well. It's a big year with the Commonwealth and they know they have something to prove."
And Dai Rhys, coach of Bowl winners Wales added, "We're really pleased with how it's gone here. We had a tough pool and lost to a Cup semi finalist and finalist, but since then we haven't lost. The job's only half done - we've got to go down to South Africa now and we've also picked up a few injuries.
"The players have been outstanding. James Hook in particular has taken to it very well, ever since we started in training. He's up for player of the tournament, which is great.
"We're in three events this year, plus the Commonwealth Games and they'll judge us on our results, but if we can keep bringing in Under 21 players and exposing them to this kind of competition and make them better players it stands us in good stead."