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.