Laundry & Dry Cleaning at Four Points Sheikh Zayed Road.

The cheapest way to keep clothes clean on a long stay. Everything goes on the scale: AED 60 if it is no more than 6kg, AED 99 for no more than 12kg, then AED 12 for each additional kilo. Washed, dried and folded within 24 hours.

For guests working nearby in DIFC or the Trade Centre. Jeans and trousers cost AED 18, a polo shirt AED 15, a skirt AED 21 and a cardigan AED 25. Dry cleaning handed in before noon can be back the same day.

When clothes are already clean, pressing alone keeps costs down. A folded shirt is AED 10, a top or blouse AED 10, shorts AED 10 and a sweater AED 15. Items are ready within 24 hours.

Useful for people renting a suite for weeks with their own linen, or living in flats along the road. A bed sheet is AED 18, a comforter cover AED 25, a hand towel AED 5 and a floor mat AED 11. Ready in 24 hours, or 48 for big duvets.

Sports sneakers cost AED 55 to clean, kids' shoes AED 35 and boots AED 85. Icing yellowed soles is AED 35 extra. Shoes take two to four days to come back to Four Points Sheikh Zayed Road.

A backpack is AED 45, a duffel or gym bag AED 65 and a school bag AED 40. A large suitcase can be cleaned for AED 165. Bags need three to five days.

A trouser zip replacement is AED 40, a single button AED 15, and jeans shortened with the original hem kept AED 40. Most simple alterations are ready in 48 to 72 hours.

For apartments along Sheikh Zayed Road and in the Trade Centre area rather than hotel rooms. Carpet costs AED 20 per sqm, wool AED 26 per sqm and plain curtains AED 20 per sqm. Allow three days.

For guests in town for a family wedding. A wedding kandura is AED 20, a wedding abaya AED 50 and a bridal gown from AED 250. A preservation box costs AED 210. Gowns take 7 to 14 days.

For exhibitors at the World Trade Centre who bring a costumed character. Small costumes cost AED 200, medium AED 230 and large AED 250, with AED 30 for each accessory. Allow three to five days.

Families staying in the suites sometimes need a favourite toy cleaned. Medium toys cost AED 70, small ones AED 55 and large ones AED 120. They are washed gently and returned in two to three days.

For people living in the towers along the road, not hotel guests. A regular sofa cover is AED 35, a large one AED 40 and small cushion covers AED 10. They return in two to three days.

A leather wallet or small leather item is AED 100, a leather blazer AED 130 and a jacket AED 150. Each piece is cleaned and conditioned by hand over three to five days.