Relocating your family to the UAE, done properly..

Relocating as a family is not just a logistics exercise.

It’s schools, homes, healthcare, childcare, routines - and the emotional weight of change. Too often, families are left piecing together advice from agents, WhatsApp groups and service providers who only see one part of the picture.

The Landing Desk exists to bring clarity, coordination and reassurance to the entire process. Thinking about moving?

How We Can Help

What We Do

We support families relocating to the UAE by advising on the decisions that matter most and quietly coordinating the experts who make them happen. We don’t process paperwork. We don’t sell property. We don’t push one-size-fits-all solutions.

Instead, we offer experienced guidance, trusted connections and a calm, family-first approach - all through one trusted point of contact.

Who We Are

The Landing Desk was created to offer something missing in the relocation space - calm, family-led guidance that recognises relocation as a life transition, not just a process.

We believe families deserve clarity, reassurance and thoughtful support from someone who understands both the practical and emotional sides of moving.

About Maryanne

Maryanne Peacock is the founder of The Landing Desk and a trusted voice in the parenting and family space in the UAE.

She has lived in the region for over a decade, raised three children here and built multiple businesses supporting families, founders and women navigating major life transitions. Maryanne is also the founder of Mother Tongue, a leading modern motherhood platform in the UAE.

Through her work, Maryanne has supported thousands of parents across the region - combining lived experience with deep local knowledge of schooling, healthcare, family life and the practicalities of settling well in the UAE.

"We weren’t even sure if Dubai was the right move for us yet. She helped us talk through everything: timing, costs, lifestyle and gave us the clarity we needed to make a confident decision. That perspective was invaluable."

Jordan P.

"As a family with kids, we had so many concerns about schools, neighbourhoods, and lifestyle changes. She gave us such practical, family-focused advice and helped us understand what would suit our situation, not just what’s popular online."

Amira L.

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What People Have To Say

Ongoing Support

For families who would like continued advisory support once settled, including renewals, school changes and lifestyle transitions.

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