Laundry & Dry Cleaning at Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi.

Mornings in the mall and afternoons on the private beach mean a lot of t-shirts and shorts. We weigh the lot: up to six kilos for AED 60, up to twelve for AED 99, and AED 12 for each kilo after that. It returns folded to Beach Rotana after one night.

For business guests and anyone heading to Trader Vic's or Benihana for dinner. A shirt is AED 15, trousers AED 18, a two-piece suit AED 50, a dress AED 40 and an evening dress AED 65. Collected before midday, it can return that evening.

Clothes fresh from Abu Dhabi Mall come folded with sharp packet lines. Pressing removes them: AED 9 a shirt on a hanger, AED 10 a blouse, AED 12 trousers or a skirt and AED 25 a dress. Back at Beach Rotana within 24 hours.

The hotel looks after its own beds, so this is for people living in Beach Rotana Residences, the All Suites building and other Al Zahiyah flats. Duvet covers cost AED 15, bed sheets AED 18, towels AED 6, duvets AED 50. Normally a day, two for big duvets.

New suede trainers from the mall, or a pair worn on the beach. Cleaning costs AED 55 for sneakers or formal shoes, AED 85 for boots, and a stain-protection coat AED 20 extra. Two to four days, so book early in your stay.

A favourite handbag that needs a refresh before a new one joins it, or a backpack from the beach. Standard handbags cost AED 45, oversized ones AED 55, and a large suitcase AED 165. Allow three to five days.

Jeans from the mall that are too long, a skirt that needs taking in. Trouser and jeans hems start at AED 40, skinny tapering is AED 55, and a dress resize AED 55. Alterations take 48 to 72 hours, returned pressed with your other clothes.

For tenants of Beach Rotana Residences and homes around the Tourist Club Area, never hotel rooms. Carpets cost AED 20 per square metre, wool AED 26, and curtains AED 20, or AED 25 when blackout-lined. Returned to your door in three days.

For brides who celebrated in the capital, or who bought the dress here and want it fresh for the day. A standard gown starts at AED 250, a beaded one at AED 450, and a preservation box adds AED 210. Allow 7 to 14 days.

For promotion teams whose costumed characters greet shoppers at events. Mascot costumes are AED 200 small, AED 230 medium and AED 250 large, with AED 30 for each accessory piece. Allow three to five days for cleaning and drying.

A new plush toy from the mall that has already been to the beach, or an old favourite. Small toys cost AED 55 to clean, medium AED 70 and large AED 120. They are washed gently and dried slowly over two to three days.

For residents of Beach Rotana Residences and the All Suites building with removable sofa covers. Regular covers cost AED 35, large ones AED 40, cushion covers AED 10 to AED 20. They come back clean and pressed in two to three days.

A leather jacket bought on the trip, or an old one that needs colour back. Cleaning costs AED 150 for a jacket and AED 100 for small leather goods, while full restoration is AED 200. Leather takes three to five days.