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Case study 35 · APP · 2014

Property Finder — built around a real need.

Property Finder is changing the way people search for property across the Middle East. Whether you're looking to rent a studio in Dubai, buy a villa in Doha, or explore commercial spaces in Cairo — this app helps users find the right property faster, smarter, and with more confidence. With verified listings, interactive maps, real-time alerts, and high-quality media, Property Finder gives buyers, renters, and investors everything they need in one sleek, powerful app. It’s more than a property search tool — it’s a complete real estate experience, trusted by millions across the region.

PROJECTProperty Finder
SERVICESAPP
YEAR2014
selected.work / project.35PROJECT VIEW
Property Finder
PROJECT SIGNALVerified record
CAPABILITYAPP
Published project scope
APP
Project overview

The context behind Property Finder.

Property Finder is changing the way people search for property across the Middle East. Whether you're looking to rent a studio in Dubai, buy a villa in Doha, or explore commercial spaces in Cairo — this app helps users find the right property faster, smarter, and with more confidence. With verified listings, interactive maps, real-time alerts, and high-quality media, Property Finder gives buyers, renters, and investors everything they need in one sleek, powerful app. It’s more than a property search tool — it’s a complete real estate experience, trusted by millions across the region.

Real estate is a high-stakes, high-volume space — and building a best-in-class app came with some unique challenges: Regional Diversity: Each market (UAE, Egypt, Qatar, etc.) has different user behaviors, property types, and pricing models — all of which needed to feel native in the app. Data Accuracy & Trust: Property scams are a concern in many markets. We needed to build full trust by supporting only verified, authenticated listings. Smart Search Complexity: Users expect instant, intelligent results based on filters like location, price, amenities, and lifestyle — all while keeping the interface clean and simple. High-Quality Media at Scale: Managing thousands of property images and virtual tours without slowing down the app required smart handling and CDN optimization. Agent & User Interaction: We had to make it seamless for users to contact agents while tracking communication and leads effectively on both sides.

We built Property Finder with scalability, speed, and user trust at the center of everything: Native iOS Development: We used Swift to build a fluid, fast experience that works beautifully on both iPhones and iPads. ElasticSearch + Personalization Engine: Implemented smart search and recommendations so users can find listings tailored to their preferences in real time. Interactive Map Experience: Integrated Google Maps SDK with custom layers to show price overlays, neighborhood data, and draw-to-search functionality. High-Res Media & Virtual Tours: Optimized image and video content using cloud-based CDN and compression for a smooth viewing experience. Real-Time Notifications: Alerts on price drops, new listings, and agent responses keep users engaged and informed. Agent Connect & Lead Flow: One-tap call/chat features make it easy to contact agents, while leads are tracked and routed efficiently. Analytics-Driven Growth: Integrated Mixpanel and Google Analytics to understand user behavior and continuously refine the experience.

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PROJECT CONTEXT

The need behind the product.

Real estate is a high-stakes, high-volume space — and building a best-in-class app came with some unique challenges: Regional Diversity: Each market (UAE, Egypt, Qatar, etc.) has different user behaviors, property types, and pricing models — all of which needed to feel native in the app. Data Accuracy & Trust: Property scams are a concern in many markets. We needed to build full trust by supporting only verified, authenticated listings. Smart Search Complexity: Users expect instant, intelligent results based on filters like location, price, amenities, and lifestyle — all while keeping the interface clean and simple. High-Quality Media at Scale: Managing thousands of property images and virtual tours without slowing down the app required smart handling and CDN optimization. Agent & User Interaction: We had to make it seamless for users to contact agents while tracking communication and leads effectively on both sides.

01Understand the context
02Identify critical needs
03Focus the opportunity
04Define the response
PROJECT#35
PRIMARY SERVICEAPP
STATUSPublished
The challenge

Understand the need.
Focus the response.

Real estate is a high-stakes, high-volume space — and building a best-in-class app came with some unique challenges: Regional Diversity: Each market (UAE, Egypt, Qatar, etc.) has different user behaviors, property types, and pricing models — all of which needed to feel native in the app. Data Accuracy & Trust: Property scams are a concern in many markets. We needed to build full trust by supporting only verified, authenticated listings. Smart Search Complexity: Users expect instant, intelligent results based on filters like location, price, amenities, and lifestyle — all while keeping the interface clean and simple. High-Quality Media at Scale: Managing thousands of property images and virtual tours without slowing down the app required smart handling and CDN optimization. Agent & User Interaction: We had to make it seamless for users to contact agents while tracking communication and leads effectively on both sides.

Property Finder is changing the way people search for property across the Middle East. Whether you're looking to rent a studio in Dubai, buy a villa in Doha, or explore commercial spaces in Cairo — this app helps users find the right property faster, smarter, and with more confidence. With verified listings, interactive maps, real-time alerts, and high-quality media, Property Finder gives buyers, renters, and investors everything they need in one sleek, powerful app. It’s more than a property search tool — it’s a complete real estate experience, trusted by millions across the region.

PROJECT SCOPEPUBLISHED RECORD
01
CAPABILITYAPP

APP contributed to the connected project delivery.

The delivery path

A connected route from problem to product.

We built Property Finder with scalability, speed, and user trust at the center of everything: Native iOS Development: We used Swift to build a fluid, fast experience that works beautifully on both iPhones and iPads. ElasticSearch + Personalization Engine: Implemented smart search and recommendations so users can find listings tailored to their preferences in real time. Interactive Map Experience: Integrated Google Maps SDK with custom layers to show price overlays, neighborhood data, and draw-to-search functionality. High-Res Media & Virtual Tours: Optimized image and video content using cloud-based CDN and compression for a smooth viewing experience. Real-Time Notifications: Alerts on price drops, new listings, and agent responses keep users engaged and informed. Agent Connect & Lead Flow: One-tap call/chat features make it easy to contact agents, while leads are tracked and routed efficiently. Analytics-Driven Growth: Integrated Mixpanel and Google Analytics to understand user behavior and continuously refine the experience.

01
DISCOVER

Frame the need

Clarify users, context and success criteria.

02
MAP

Shape the experience

Turn requirements into focused journeys.

03
BUILD

Create the product

Connect design and engineering around key flows.

04
VALIDATE

Test the work

Review quality, usability and requirements fit.

05
DELIVER

Launch and learn

Ship the product and support what comes next.

The published outcome

What the project delivered.

Property Finder has become a household name for property search in the Middle East: Top-Ranked in the UAE and Beyond: Regularly featured as a top real estate app across MENA. 3M+ Monthly Active Users: A trusted daily tool for buyers, renters, and investors. 1M+ Verified Listings: Covering everything from luxury homes to new developments and office spaces. 4.7★ App Store Rating: Loved for its intuitive UX and precise, personalized results. 20% Higher Engagement: Smart recommendations keep users coming back. 30,000+ Daily Agent Interactions: Helping close deals faster and more efficiently.

01
FOUNDATION

APP

A delivered app foundation shaped around the project.

02
EXPERIENCE

Clearer journeys

Critical interactions organised into a more coherent experience.

03
DELIVERY

Connected product

Design and implementation aligned around the intended outcome.

04
NEXT STEP

Room to evolve

A platform for continued learning and iteration.

SOURCE BASISPublished Devinnovo project record

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