We are small team made up of only senior consultants who each have more than 10 years’ experience in the region, including our founder, Maryanne, meaning every client receives hands-on director-level support, every day. We are autonomous and agile and as a small agency, we do not have red tape or internal admin to trudge through – meaning things get done quickly.
Our media relationships have been built and nurtured over more than a decade and in a city which is getting busier with more and more brands vying for limited media space, we rely upon them now more than ever.
Our deep knowledge of the city and understanding of the cultural nuances of the region, along with our vast network of connections, enable us to broker influencer, event, and collaboration partnerships for our clients with speed and ease.
Our team works remotely. You will often see us working at one of our F&B venues and we try to spend as much face-to-face time with our clients as possible. We like to chat and plan over coffee rather than via long email chains!
We are both advisors and ambassadors to our brands, immersing ourselves into their worlds to generate meaningful dialogue with impact.
With more than 30 years’ combined PR experience, our contacts book is bursting with media, KOL, and influential voices across a breadth of communities from wellness and travel to design and fashion – and we know what works. Coupled with our wealth of relationships and market expertise, we are perfectly placed to identify and execute unique opportunities.
We aim to change the way people consume information and challenge clients to question the status quo of communications. We will work with you to grow your brand through intriguing storytelling, unique partnerships, engaging campaigns and rewarding relationships.
We support our clients in defining their goals, developing actionable plans, and allocating resources to achieve desired outcomes efficiently and effectively. This is across all communications including social and PR.
We support start ups and other company’s build brands and creative unique content and campaigns that help them stand out in their market.
We support brands with event set up, inviting media and influencers to events and managing guest lists. Additionally, we can also support with inviting influential figures and KOLs from the region.
Managing platforms that are important to influence your direct target market, through our reputation management strategies, we ensure that your loyal customers become your biggest marketing tool while customers with a bad experience are delicately handled and encouraged to re-visit their opinions.
Our approach is scientific. Each quarter begins with an extensive strategy document that defines objectives, audiences and the goals of the brand. At the end of the quarter, a detailed analytical report and review ensures clear and in-depth insights to crucial metrics from check-ins to engaged users, click throughs, CTAs, etc.
Maryanne Peacock is the founder and CEO of The Comms Club – a Dubai-based public relations and communications consultancy.
Originally from the UK, Maryanne spent the first few years of her career in London, and in 2013 made the move to Dubai to start a new chapter.
Over the next four years, Maryanne worked in some of the largest agencies in the region including Havas and PRCO, building her network, developing strong relationships with GCC media, influencers and brand partners, and enhancing her knowledge of the local market.
A natural go-getter and networker, in her spare time Maryanne also pursued her passion of writing travel and lifestyle features for various publications, and set up a blog under the name of The Doodle Diaries.
With a wealth of experience under her belt, Maryanne decided it was time to go it alone in 2017 to pursue her dream of doing things a bit differently from the traditional PR agency set-up. She spotted a gap in the market for making the communications industry a more collaborative and communicative space, and The Comms Club was born.
With clients across a broad range of sectors including wellness, hospitality, F&B and luxury real estate to name a few, the reach of The Comms Club has grown over the past seven years with clients in the GCC and around the world.
Maryanne has a passion for delivering excellent results, creating inspiring campaigns, growing existing brands and launching new ones into the market.
A fearless leader and a champion for females and mums who want to have the freedom to work but with flexibility and empowerment, Maryanne has attracted amazing talent to the agency and now manages a team of five.
Maryanne also has her own successful parenting podcast – Mother Tongue – which works in harmony with The Comms Club to support the baby and parenting sector in the GCC.
Maryanne is also a regular contributor to luxury travel and lifestyle publications in the GCC including NEAR+FAR, Destinations of the World News and Harper’s Bazaar Arabia.
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Driven by a curiosity for new cultures and experiences, Alaina relocated to Dubai in 2022, where she chose to focus more deeply on marketing while rediscovering her passion for PR. In 2025, she established her freelance consultancy and joined The Comms Club team, bringing with her hands-on experience in PR planning and execution, event management, influencer relations and creative ideation.
Known for her collaborative working style and eye for detail, Alaina supports brands in building meaningful visibility through thoughtful storytelling, well-executed campaigns and memorable brand experiences.
Outside of work, she can usually be found at the beach with a good book or exploring Dubai’s food scene with friends in search of the city’s next best restaurant.
Ghida Abou Zaki is a dynamic communications consultant with a Bachelor of Business Administration from the American University for Culture and Education (AUCE). With over nine years of experience in public relations and communications, she has held key positions in renowned agencies like TishTash Communications and CommuniGate Middle East.
Ghida excels in crafting sustainable and inclusive communication strategies that resonate across diverse sectors, including government, non-government, and private enterprises. Her expertise spans strategic planning, PR and digital media, content creation, and social media management. Notably, she has worked with prestigious clients like Victoria’s Secret, Aldo, Costa, Hotel Indigo, Shake Shack, and Conrad.
Ghida is committed to building strong relationships with media, influencers, and clients, ensuring consistent and impactful brand messaging. Her stellar track record reflects her professionalism, zeal and pioneering nature.
Kharenz is a freelance Virtual Administrative Assistant who provides comprehensive operational support to teams and the CEO. She assists with day-to-day administration, schedule coordination, communication management, and documentation helping create structure and clarity across projects.
By streamlining workflows and supporting operations behind the scenes, Kharenz helps the CEO stay focused on high-level priorities while ensuring essential details are handled efficiently.