Dubai – Sharikat Mubasher: Property Finder, the MENA region’s leading real estate platform, announced raising $250 million in financing from funds managed by Ares Management, marking a major step in its regional growth and innovation strategy.

The funding will enable Property Finder to expand its product portfolio, invest in AI-driven solutions, strengthen its branding and marketing, and pursue strategic partnerships, according to a recent press release.

Michael Lahyani, Founder and CEO, said the deal reflects investor confidence in the company’s performance and ambition to build the region’s most trusted property platform. Michael Dennis, Partner and Co-Head of European Credit at Ares, praised Property Finder’s proven track record and strong leadership, emphasizing Ares’ support for the company’s next phase of expansion.

Property Finder remains the largest property portal in MENA by revenue, reporting over 40% compound annual growth between 2020 and 2024. Its UAE revenues surged from $30 million in 2021 to $117 million in 2024, with a 60% EBITDA margin in the first half of 2025.

The transaction follows recent strategic investments from Permira and Blackstone, underscoring continued global confidence in both Property Finder’s market position and the UAE’s thriving technology ecosystem.