The world number one Amr Shabana against the world junior champion Ramy Ashour, both hugely popular throughout the Middle East, and the year-long-unbeaten world champion Nicol David against the triple Commonwealth Gold winner Natalie Grinham who has pushed her to the limit in two thrilling recent matches.
What better finals could any tournament put down on its wish-list, especially here in Kuwait, and for the largest men's prize ever offered.
That's what was delivered tonight after four semi-finals at the Al Qadsia Club that kept a large crowd well entertained well into the night.
Dream finals for Kuwait