The Ruth’s Chris Steak House at the Monarch Hotel in Dubai opened to the public on January 24 2009. The restaurant can accommodate 120 diners and in addition the main dining room, features a semi-private dining area and a lounge.

The chain was founded in New Orleans in 1965 and now operates more than 100 locations, mainly in the US.

The restaurant specialises in prime steaks, seared at 1800 degrees and served on plates heated to 500 degrees. Just before serving, butter is added, causing the meat to sizzle.

The Monarch Dubai, one of Dubai’s leading luxury hotel’s, was named Middle East leading new hotel and its exclusive Monarch Suite has been named as the Middle East’s leading suite.

For the past 15 year’s the World Travel Awards have been recognising the world’s leading hotels. This year, more than 500 Middle East travel and tourism companies and organisations from across the region, representing every industry sector, took part in the ceremony.

The Monarch Dubai General Manager Henning Fries, said that as a flagship project, a lot of hard work and dedication had gone into getting The Monarch Dubai to this stage, where it is beginning to be recognised by its industry peers as a leader in its field.

‘We are very proud of what we have achieved here as a team,’ he said. ‘For a flagship operation to be included in such a prestigious event and even come away with honours, within just a year of opening, is a huge achievement and it proves that the Monarch concept is set for a bright future.’

Located at Dubai’s premier location of One Sheikh Zayed Road, The Monarch Dubai is positioning itself as a luxury hotel with a difference aimed at business and leisure travellers.

Fries said The Monarch Dubai differentiates itself from other hotels in the city by providing dedicated personal service consistent with its underlying philosophy of being a hospitality industry leader.

‘With a staff:guest ratio much higher than many leading European hotels, we are more than ready to exceed our guests’ expectations,’he said.

‘For example, the superb fine cuisine available in each of our eight restaurants and lounges can become a private banquet served in their suite by their own private butler who is on call 24/7. Personal trainers are on hand in the lavishly appointed gymnasiums to provide wellness assessments and individual fitness plans, while exquisite massages unique to The Monarch Dubai in the Middle East are on offer from the world-leading Mandara Spa.’