About us

Trusted data, market insight, innovation and technology come together to power the experience behind every property search.

As a lighthouse tech company, Property Finder continues to create an environment where people can thrive and contribute meaningfully to the transformation of real estate in the region.

#1

Leading MENA property portal by reported revenue.

99%

Of UAE residents are aware of our leading brand in the market.

5

Markets. Shaping

the future of real estate across MENA.

2.6m

Monthly active users,
the largest community
of home seekers.

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At Property Finder, solving real problems through data, insight, and purpose-driven technology is at the heart of everything we do. Whether finding a home or growing a business, the goal is to help people move forward with clarity, confidence, and decisions that deliver long-term value. This mission is central to our purpose of changing living for good in the region. the goal is to help people move forward with clarity, confidence, and decisions that deliver long-term value. This mission is central to our purpose of changing living for good in the region.

Michael Lahyani

Chief Executive Officer & Founder

Our Story

From pioneering property search to actively shaping the future of real estate across the region.

Founded in 2005, Property Finder began with a bold ambition to make real estate more accessible in a rapidly evolving market. What started as a print publication in Dubai quickly transformed into one of the region’s earliest digital property platforms, redefining how people discover, evaluate, and transact in real estate.

Today, Property Finder stands among the Middle East’s leading technology companies. We have supported millions of home seekers, empowered thousands of agents, developers, and investors, and helped drive greater transparency and efficiency across the property market.

As the region continues to grow and modernise, so do we by building a connected, data-powered ecosystem designed to simplify property decisions and strengthen the future of real estate across MENA.

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2005

Launch of Al Bab World

Founder and CEO, Michael Lahyani launches the UAE’s first printed real estate classified, Al Bab World, to generate leads for agents. Every two weeks, 70,000 copies are delivered for free.

2007

Transforming into an Online Classified

The business rebrands to propertyfinder.ae and moves fully online. Australia’s REA Group LTD. acquires a 51% stake.

2010

Management buy-out

Founder & CEO Michael Lahyani, along with co-founder Renan Bourdeau, buys back REA Group’s stake in propertyfinder.ae.

2012

Qatar Launch and Awards

Launches propertyfinder.qa in Qatar, becoming the first real estate portal there. Propertyfinder.ae wins at the Arabia Fast Growth 500 Awards and two other regional awards.

2013

Institutional investment and further international expansion

Dubai-based BECO Capital leads a financing round, and Dany Farha, Founder & CEO of the MENA-focused VC fund, joins the board. Further expansion in Lebanon, Bahrain and Egypt.

2014

Launches myCRM and expansion into Saudi Arabia

Launches myCRM, an intuitive real estate CRM solution for agents. Introduces apps for Apple and Android. Acquires eSimsar.com to expand in Saudi Arabia.

2016

$200 million valuation from VNV

Sweden-listed investment firm Vostok New Ventures (now VNV) buys a 10% stake at a $200 million valuation, allowing the company to accelerate investments in tech, data science and to further develop its CRM tools for clients.

2017

Expansion into Turkey

Property Finder expands into Turkey through an investment in Zingat. The group now boasts 300 employees across MENA and over 1,000 brokerages and developers as clientele.

2018

Undergoes a rebrand and entry into Bahrain

Property Finder undergoes a rebrand and raises $120 million from a US growth equity firm General Atlantic. The group acquires Bahrain Property World, later rebranded to Property Finder Bahrain.

2019

Increases its stake in Zingat

Property Finder increases its stake in Zingat in a bid to expand its operations in the MENAT region. Acquires Propspace and JustProperty (formerly justrentals), to further grow its market share and product offering.

2020

Introduces Flex Credits

Property Finder UAE introduces Flex Credits, a flexible, AI-driven, credit-based system for real estate listings, marking an evolution in its business model.

2022

Launches Super Agent

Property Finder creates and launches ‘SuperAgent,’ the region’s first artificial intelligence-driven ranking system for agents, powered by an in-house data platform.

2024

BECO Capital exit

Property Finder successfully raises US$90 million in debt financing from Francisco Partners, a leading global investment firm, to fund the buyback of shares from BECO Capital.

2025

Attracts Leading Global Investors

Property Finder secures a $525 million strategic investment from Permira and Blackstone. General Atlantic remains a key investor. The existing debt is refinanced to a larger, fit-for-purpose $250 million facility from Ares Management and HSBC.

2026

Secures Investment Led by Mubadala leading local investors

Property Finder announces $170 million investment led by Mubadala, with significant participation from another UAE Sovereign Wealth Fund and BECO Growth. This marks the recognition of Property Finder by local investors, and the return of BECO through their new growth fund.

Our Brands

The Property Finder Group consists of a connected, data-powered ecosystem supporting every key moment across
the real estate journey.

From property discovery and financing to agent performance and business growth, each brand plays a distinct and complementary role, grounded in trust, transparency, and measurable impact.

Property Finder

Property Finder is the leading and most trusted property portal in the MENA region, where millions of home seekers, sellers, and investors begin their property experience.

PF Expert

PF Expert is the all-in-one productivity platform for real estate professionals, helping agents manage business via a single, data-driven and app-first interface.

Mortgage Finder

Mortgage Finder is one of the most trusted full-service mortgage advisories in the UAE, partnering with all major lenders and backed by 20 years’ experience.

Latest News

Real estate moves fast and so do we.

Want to know what we’re up to? This is where you’ll find the latest company news, updates and stories from across our business.

Property Finder Launches PF Market Pulse and Reveals 72% of UAE Home Seekers and Sellers Plan to Buy Within Six Months

Property Finder, MENA's leading property portal, has launchedPF Market Pulse, a bi-monthly consumer sentiment survey that captures real-time insights into buyer and seller behaviour and market expectations across the UAE’s property landscape.

As Dubai’s Primary Market Accelerates, Property Finder Leads With The UAE’s Most Comprehensive Catalogue of Projects

Dubai’s real estate market continues to soar, with sales transactions in July 2025 alone reaching AED 63.6 billion, that’s a 27% year-on-year increase in value and a 24% rise in transaction volume, according to the UAE’s leading property portal, Property Finder, and its latest market performance data.

Regional Hubs

With a strong presence across the UAE, Egypt, Qatar, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, Property Finder serves as a regional growth platform at the center of MENA’s evolving property market.

Through data, technology, and trusted partnerships, we drive transparency, unlock economic opportunity, and support sustainable market development, whilst advancing our purpose to change living for good in the region.