Laundry & Dry Cleaning at Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island.

Children can go through three outfits a day between the slides, the pools and the beach. One 12kg bag at AED 99 holds the lot, extra kilos are AED 12 and a 6kg bag for couples is AED 60. Folded and back to Rixos Premium Saadiyat within 24 hours, ready to unpack straight into the wardrobe.

Evenings at the à la carte restaurants call for something smarter. A shirt or polo is AED 15, trousers AED 18, a dress AED 40 and a jalabiya AED 20. Booked before noon, they can come back that evening.

Family photos at sunset look better without creases. Pressing a shirt is AED 9, a polo AED 9, a skirt AED 12 and baby items AED 5, ready within 24 hours.

Resort rooms come with their own linen; this is for families living in homes near the beach. Bed sheets are AED 18, a comforter AED 45 and a duvet AED 50. Back in 24 hours, large duvets in 48.

Chlorine, sand and sticky drinks get into every pair. Children's shoes cost AED 35, adult sneakers AED 55 and sandals AED 45. Allow two to four days, so send them early in the stay.

Backpacks that carried snacks, sun cream and wet towels. A child's bag is AED 40, a backpack AED 45 and a medium suitcase AED 130. Bags are cleaned inside and out and need three to five days.

A torn pocket, a lost button or a waist that needs letting out. Most simple repairs and alterations are AED 40, a single button AED 15, returned in 48 to 72 hours, usually well before checkout.

For Saadiyat residents rather than resort guests. Regular carpets are AED 20 per square metre, wool AED 26, and curtains AED 20, or AED 25 with blackout lining. Allow three days for cleaning, drying and return.

For families marking a wedding or vow renewal on the island. Gown cleaning starts at AED 250, beaded gowns at AED 450, and a preservation box is AED 210. Allow 7 to 14 days.

For entertainment and event teams who wear character suits at family shows around Abu Dhabi. Mascots cost AED 200, AED 230 or AED 250, with AED 30 per accessory, in three to five days.

A teddy that joined every meal and every swim. Small soft toys are AED 55, medium AED 70 and large AED 120, washed and dried properly in two to three days.

For families in villas and apartments nearby with removable covers. A regular sofa cover costs AED 35, a large one AED 40 and cushion covers from AED 10. Two to three days.

Leather jackets for winter evenings and leather shoes that met the pool deck. Jackets cost AED 150, leather shoes AED 180 and wallets AED 100. Leather is cleaned and conditioned by hand, so allow three to five days.