Laundry & Dry Cleaning at Copthorne Hotel Sharjah.

Relatives visiting for a few days build up piles of T-shirts, pyjamas and children's clothes. A 6kg bag is AED 60, a 12kg bag AED 99 and every kilo beyond that AED 12. Washed, dried and folded, it returns to the Copthorne within 24 hours.

For a wedding, an engagement or a dinner in the ballroom. An evening dress is AED 65, a delicate abaya AED 35, a jalabiya AED 20 and a sherwani AED 40. Pieces we collect before noon are back the same evening.

Outfits that are already clean but creased from packing. Pressing an evening dress costs AED 40, a basic abaya AED 10, a kandura AED 12 and a saree AED 35. They come back hung and covered, ready to wear.

For households in the Al Majaz towers near the Copthorne; hotel bedding is not included. A comforter costs AED 45, a pillow AED 18, a blanket AED 30 and a bathrobe AED 16. Returned in 24 hours, large duvets in 48.

Formal shoes and trainers are AED 55 a pair to clean, sandals AED 45 and children's shoes AED 35. Allow two to four days, so book them early in the stay if they are needed for an event at the end of it.

Evening clutches and everyday handbags each cost AED 45 to clean, an oversized handbag AED 55 and a sling bag AED 55. The work takes three to five days, so they suit guests staying at the Copthorne for a week or more.

An abaya that needs shortening costs AED 40, or AED 55 with lace or embroidery at the hem. Loose stones on an abaya are reattached for AED 55, and abaya sleeves are shortened for AED 40. Most jobs take 48 to 72 hours.

Only for residents of the apartments around Buheira Corniche, not for the hotel. Standard carpets are AED 20 per square metre and wool ones AED 26; plain curtains AED 20 and blackout curtains AED 25. Three days.

For brides celebrating in Sharjah. A standard gown is from AED 250, a beaded gown from AED 450, a veil AED 55 and a preservation box AED 210. Bridesmaid dresses are AED 35 each. Allow seven to fourteen days.

For organisers who bring characters to a children's party or a corporate family day. Costumes cost AED 200, AED 230 or AED 250 depending on size, with AED 30 per separate accessory. Returned in three to five days.

Young children on a family visit rarely travel without a favourite toy. Small toys cost AED 55 to clean, medium AED 70 and large AED 120. Each is washed gently by hand and returned in two or three days.

For Al Majaz flats where the majlis or sofa has removable covers. A regular cover is AED 35, a large one AED 40, and cushion covers cost AED 10, AED 15 or AED 20. Back in two to three days.

Leather coats and blazers cost AED 130 to clean and condition, a jacket AED 150, and a belt-sized or wallet-sized piece AED 100. Leather shoes are AED 180. Expect them back after three to five days.