Name: Michael Lahyani
Designation: Founder and CEO
Company: Property Finder
Category: PropTech Powerplayers
Michael Lahyani is the visionary founder and CEO of Property Finder Group, a company that has become synonymous with innovation in the MENA region’s real estate technology space. Armed with keen entrepreneurial instincts, Lahyani moved to Dubai in the early 2000s, just as the city was undergoing its rapid transformation into a global business and lifestyle hub.
In 2005, he launched Al Bab World, a real estate classifieds magazine, after identifying a gap in how property listings were being communicated in the UAE. What began as a print publication quickly evolved to reflect the digital potential of the real estate sector. By 2007, Property Finder was born, a fully digital solution designed to modernise the way people searched for homes and interacted with the property market.
Today, Property Finder has grown into the leading property portal in the region, dedicated to shaping an inclusive future for real estate while spearheading the region’s growing tech ecosystem. Led by Michael’s ambitious vision, Property Finder connects millions of property seekers with thousands of real estate professionals every day. The platform offers a seamless and enriching experience, empowering buyers, renters and investors to make informed decisions while acting as a trusted partner for developers and brokers.
As a lighthouse tech company, Property Finder creates an environment where people can thrive and contribute meaningfully to the transformation of real estate in MENA.
