A consortium of global private equity firms, Permira, Blackstone Growth, and General Atlantic, has injected USD 525 million into Property Finder, the preeminent real estate classifieds portal in the MENA region, by acquiring a significant minority stake in the company. The deal marks Permira’s first investment in the Middle East, following its recent establishment of a Dubai office.
Founded nearly two decades ago, Property Finder has grown into a regional leader, offering millions of listings across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, and Bahrain. The platform now plans to accelerate its expansion into Turkey and beyond, leveraging AI-driven tools to enhance the real estate search experience.
With this latest funding, Property Finder will benefit from Permira and Blackstone’s global scalability, operational expertise, and network, while General Atlantic transitions to a partial exit yet retains a meaningful shareholding.
Dubai’s property market remains dynamic: over 125,000 transactions were recorded in H1 2025, a 26% year-on-year increase, though Fitch forecasts a market cooldown by late 2025 amid anticipated new supply.
