Laundry & Dry Cleaning at Sheraton Sharjah Beach Resort.

Swimsuits, rash vests, cover-ups and the children's daily changes are cheapest washed together. A 6kg bag is AED 60, 12kg AED 99, and every kilo beyond that AED 12. Salt and sand are rinsed out, and it all comes back folded within 24 hours.

For the dinner, the conference or the family photo. Shirts are AED 15 to dry clean, a normal dress AED 40, a blazer AED 40 and a two-piece suit AED 50. Hand them over before midday and they can be back that evening.

Clothes squashed in a suitcase only need a press: AED 9 for a shirt on a hanger, AED 12 for trousers, AED 25 for a dress and AED 12 for a kandura. Collected today, returned tomorrow.

Resort towels and bedding belong to the hotel; this card serves families living around Al Mirgab and Al Heerah, and guests who bring their own beach towels. Any towel is AED 6, a bed sheet AED 18 and a duvet AED 50.

Sand works deep into mesh trainers and children's shoes. A pair of sports shoes is AED 55, kids' shoes AED 35, sandals AED 45 and soles re-whitened for AED 35. Two to four days, so book early in the stay.

A canvas tote that carried wet towels all week, or a child's school bag packed for the trip. Totes and backpacks are AED 45, kids' bags AED 40 and a duffel or gym bag AED 65. Three to five days.

A dropped hem on a dress, a trouser zip that gave up, or swim shorts with a split seam. Most hems and trouser zips are AED 40, and a dress strap is shortened for AED 40. Ready in 48 to 72 hours.

Only for residents' own homes near the beach, never hotel rooms. Carpets cost AED 20 per square metre, wool AED 26; curtains AED 20, or AED 25 with blackout lining. Returned in three days.

The resort's event space hosts celebrations, and guests leave with outfits to clean. A bridesmaid dress is AED 35, a groom's three-piece suit AED 50, a wedding abaya AED 50 and a flower girl dress AED 28. Seven to fourteen days.

For entertainers and event companies running children's parties or brand days on the coast. Small mascot suits are AED 200, medium AED 230 and large AED 250, plus AED 30 per accessory. Three to five days.

A cuddly toy that went to the pool and the sand deserves a proper clean. Small toys are AED 55, medium AED 70 and large AED 120, washed gently and dried right through in two to three days.

For families with homes along Al Muntazah Street and Al Mirgab. A regular sofa cover is AED 35, a large one AED 40, and cushion covers AED 10, AED 15 or AED 20 by size. Two to three days.

A leather jacket brought for a winter visit is AED 150 to clean and condition, a leather coat or blazer AED 130, leather shoes or boots AED 180 and a belt or wallet AED 100. Three to five days.