Laundry & Dry Cleaning at Banyan Tree Dubai.

Swimwear, yoga clothes, T-shirts and children's outfits go into a single weighed bag. The price is AED 60 for 6kg, AED 99 for 12kg and AED 12 per extra kilo, and it all comes back to Banyan Tree Dubai folded within 24 hours.

Resort evenings mean silk, linen and lighter tailoring. A dress costs AED 40, an evening dress AED 65, a shirt AED 15 and a blazer AED 40. Anything handed over before midday can return that evening.

Clean linen that came out of the suitcase creased just needs pressing. A shirt on a hanger costs AED 9, trousers AED 12 and a blazer AED 25, back on the island within 24 hours.

The resort supplies its own bedding, so this is for owners of the Banyan Tree Residences and other Bluewaters apartments. A bed sheet is AED 18, a towel AED 6 and a duvet AED 50, back in 24 hours, big duvets in 48.

Walking to The Beach and along The Walk leaves sand in every seam. Sneakers and formal shoes cost AED 55, boots AED 85 and kids' shoes AED 35, with stain protection for AED 20. Allow two to four days.

A canvas beach bag with sun cream inside, or luggage after a long trip. Handbags start at AED 45, a duffel is AED 65 and a medium suitcase AED 130. Bags are ready in three to five days.

Bought something at The Beach or Dubai Marina Mall that needs shortening? A hem is AED 40, a waist adjustment AED 40 and jacket sleeves from AED 55. Most alterations take 48 to 72 hours.

For residence owners and Bluewaters apartments, where sea air and sand settle into fabric. Carpets cost AED 20 per square metre, wool AED 26, and curtains AED 20 to 25 per square metre. Three days.

For couples who celebrate on the island or along JBR. A bridal gown starts at AED 250 and a beaded gown at AED 450; a wedding abaya costs AED 50 and a wedding kandura AED 20. Allow one to two weeks.

For entertainment teams and agencies running events around Bluewaters and Ain Dubai. Mascots cost AED 200 small, AED 230 medium and AED 250 large, plus AED 30 per accessory, back in three to five days.

Families with young children often bring a favourite toy that ends up on the beach. Small soft toys are AED 55, medium AED 70 and large AED 120. Allow two to three days.

For owners in the residences and Bluewaters apartments with removable covers. A regular sofa cover costs AED 35, a large one AED 40 and cushion covers from AED 10. They return in two to three days.

A leather jacket worn on a cool night by Ain Dubai, or a leather handbag marked by sun oil. Jackets start at AED 150, coats and blazers at AED 130, and small leather goods are AED 100. Three to five days.