Property Finder, the MENA region’s leading property platform, has secured a $250m financing commitment from Ares Credit funds.
The deal marks a major milestone for the Dubai-based company as it accelerates growth through AI, product innovation and regional expansion, backed by some of the world’s largest investors.
Property Finder growth
Michael Lahyani, Founder and CEO of Property Finder, said: “This financing marks another important milestone in our journey to build the region’s most trusted and intelligent property platform.
“The support of world-class financial partners underlines the strength of our business and the scale of the opportunity ahead.
“This transaction allows us to accelerate our growth in the region through investments in product innovation, AI-driven solutions, marketing and branding and strategic partnerships.”
Michael Dennis, Partner and Co-Head of European Credit at Ares, said: “We are pleased to support Property Finder as it enters its exciting next chapter of strategic growth. Property Finder has built a category-leading business with a demonstrable track record of execution, profitability, and innovation under the leadership of strong management.”
Sustained performance
Property Finder is the largest property portal in the MENA region by revenue and has delivered consistently strong financial performance across its markets, with a more than 40 per cent group revenue CAGR from 2020–2024.
In the UAE, the company’s core real estate revenues grew from $30m (AED110.19m) in 2021 to $117m (AED429.09m) in 2024, and $73m (AED267.98m) in the first half of 2025.
The company’s UAE EBITDA margin also expanded to above 60 per cent in the same period.
This track record reflects the scalability and efficiency of Property Finder’s one-brand, one-tech-stack model, and its ability to generate superior ROI for its customers.
Investor confidence
The transaction follows recent strategic investments from Permira and Blackstone, underscoring global investor confidence in Property Finder’s leadership, profitability and long-term growth potential.
It also highlights the UAE’s dynamic technology ecosystem, which continues to attract international capital into high-growth digital platforms.
