Laundry & Dry Cleaning at Le Royal Méridien Beach Resort.

After days on Jumeirah Beach, most holiday clothes just need a proper wash. A 6kg bag costs AED 60, a 12kg bag AED 99, and each extra kilo AED 12. Everything is back folded within 24 hours, sand shaken out.

For dinner at Geales or Maya after a day in the sun. A linen or cotton shirt is AED 15, a dress AED 40, shorts AED 12 and trousers AED 18. Hand it over before 12 and it can be back that evening.

Clean holiday clothes crushed in the suitcase only need pressing. A shirt on a hanger costs AED 9, a dress AED 25, shorts AED 10 and a skirt AED 12. Everything is pressed and back within a day.

For Marina and JBR residents with their own linen, and guests with personal beach towels. A beach towel costs AED 6, a bathrobe AED 16, a bed sheet AED 18 and a duvet AED 50. Ready in 24 hours; large duvets 48.

Beach footwear takes a beating from salt and sand. Sandals and espadrilles cost AED 45, sneakers AED 55 and kids' shoes AED 35. Shoe care takes two to four days, so book early in a longer holiday.

A canvas tote full of sand, or a duffel used for the gym and beach. Totes and backpacks are AED 45, duffels AED 65, a medium suitcase AED 130. Bag cleaning takes three to five days.

A sundress from the Marina shops with straps too long, or shorts that need taking in. Strap shortening is AED 40, a day-dress hem AED 40 and a waist adjustment AED 55. Allow 48 to 72 hours.

For people living in JBR and the Marina, where sand reaches every rug. This is not a hotel-room service. Regular carpets cost AED 20 per square metre, wool AED 26, curtains AED 20 to AED 25. Allow three days.

For couples who marked a wedding or anniversary in Dubai Marina. A standard gown costs from AED 250, a beaded gown from AED 450, a veil AED 55 and a wedding kandura AED 20. Allow 7 to 14 days.

For entertainment teams running children's parties and family days along the coast. Small mascots cost AED 200, medium AED 230, large AED 250, and accessories AED 30 each. Turnaround is three to five days.

Children take favourite toys to the pool and the sand. A small soft toy is AED 55, medium AED 70 and large AED 120. Cleaning takes two or three days, so send it early in the trip.

Meant for households in the towers nearby, not the resort. A regular sofa cover costs AED 35, a large one AED 40, and cushion covers start at AED 10. Covers are back in two or three days.

Sea air and sun cream are hard on leather. Leather shoes and boots cost AED 180, a leather jacket AED 150 and small leather goods AED 100. Allow three to five days for the work.