Property Finder
Dubai-based real estate platform
Industry:Technology
Year Founded:2005 (as Al Bab World), transitioned online 2006
Headquarters Location:Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Major Achievements:Property Finder has pioneered digital real estate services in MENA. It introduced Verified Listings (2015), Dubai’s official sale price index “Mo’asher” (2019). With over 96,000 listings, it serves customers across five countries, attracting millions of monthly users and receiving significant investment—$120 million from General Atlantic in 2018 and US$90 million in 2024 for share buyback and tech upgrades. CEO Michael Lahyani is widely recognised as a PropTech pioneer in the UAE.
Property Finder is a leading PropTech company headquartered in Dubai, reshaping how people buy, rent, and sell real estate across the UAE and the wider MENA region. Founded in 2005 as a print classifieds business, the company quickly embraced digital innovation, transforming into one of the region’s most trusted online property platforms. Today, Property Finder connects millions of property seekers with real estate agents, developers, and landlords, making the search for homes and commercial spaces seamless and intuitive. Property Finder offers an easy-to-navigate online platform and mobile app that provide users with powerful search tools, filters, and comparison features. Beyond listings, the platform provides real-time market insights, price trends, neighborhood data, and property analytics, helping buyers and renters make informed decisions. For developers and agents, Property Finder offers tailored solutions to market their properties effectively, reach wider audiences, and optimize sales strategies. Operating across key markets including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Qatar, Property Finder has become a go-to platform for residential, commercial, and luxury real estate. Its digital reach and innovative features have transformed the property discovery process, replacing traditional paper listings with interactive, data-driven tools that save time and improve decision-making for users. Property Finder has consistently invested in technology, including AI-driven search algorithms, virtual tours, and augmented reality tools, to enhance user experience. Its mission is to make real estate transparent, accessible, and convenient, while empowering professionals in the property ecosystem. By connecting buyers, sellers, and renters with actionable insights, the platform plays a pivotal role in driving efficiency and transparency in the MENA property market. With continuous expansion and innovation, Property Finder is poised to remain at the forefront of digital real estate, enabling smarter property decisions and supporting the evolving needs of the region’s dynamic real estate sector.