Laundry & Dry Cleaning at JAZ Miramar Al Aqah.

Most couples on a seven-night package need one wash, around day four. Under six kilos the bill is AED 60; a family filling twelve kilos pays AED 99; anything heavier adds AED 12 per kilo. It returns to JAZ Miramar folded inside 24 hours.

Linen shirts, silk blouses and light summer dresses do not belong in a hot wash. We dry clean a shirt or blouse for AED 15, a skirt for AED 21 and a dress for AED 40. Before noon in, same evening out.

Clothes that came out of a tightly packed suitcase can simply be ironed. A T-shirt or shirt on a hanger costs AED 9, shorts or a blouse AED 10, a skirt AED 12, and the lot is back the following day.

Holidaymakers who travel with their own beach towels can have them washed for AED 6 each, and a bathrobe for AED 16. Bed linen washing is meant for local homes; the resort keeps its own.

Dusty trainers from a wadi walk or espadrilles from the promenade. Sneakers cost AED 55, espadrilles and sandals AED 45 a pair. With two to four days needed, hand them in early in the week.

For guests on a two-week package, a scuffed suitcase or a sandy beach tote can be cleaned before the flight home. A small suitcase is AED 85, a medium one AED 130, a tote AED 45, all taking three to five days.

Bought something in the souq that is a little long? Hemming trousers costs AED 40, shortening shirt sleeves AED 40, and a button replacement AED 15. Allow 48 to 72 hours, so ask well before departure.

Not for holiday guests, but for families who live in the villages around Al Aqah. A synthetic rug costs AED 20 per square metre, wool AED 26, and curtains start at AED 20 per square metre; allow three days.

The resort has the Farha Ballroom for celebrations. After a wedding there, a standard gown is cleaned from AED 250 and a beaded one from AED 450, bridesmaid dresses for AED 35 each, over seven to fourteen days.

For entertainment teams and event companies on the coast. Mascot suits cost AED 200, AED 230 or AED 250 by size, each accessory AED 30, and they are ready in three to five days.

The bear that flew in from Europe and has been to the beach every day. AED 55 for a small one, AED 70 medium, AED 120 large; give it two to three days before the flight home.

For residents nearby rather than holidaymakers. Sofa covers are cleaned from AED 35, or AED 40 for large ones, while cushion covers run from AED 10 to AED 20, taking two to three days.

A leather bag or belt bought on holiday that picked up marks on the way back. Wallets and small goods are AED 100, a leather coat or blazer AED 130, and the work takes three to five days.