As the UAE’s largest real estate portal, Bayut gets a front-row seat to the dynamic evolution of the real estate market in the country. It provides a seamless property search experience, pioneering PropTech in the UAE and in the region. Over the years, the company has also linked up with key government entities to further improve its platform.
In this interview, Haider Khan, CEO at Bayut, talks about the company’s milestones and key initiatives aimed at empowering customers in their real estate journeys — whether they’re buying, selling, or renting property in the UAE.
You have recently completed 10 years as the CEO of Bayut. What are the key milestones from your journey, and how has your leadership shaped Bayut’s growth and development?
Ten years might sound like a long time, but honestly, I’ve loved every minute of it. Building something we’re deeply passionate about has been an incredible journey. Today, Bayut is a name recognized across households, known for constantly pushing boundaries and playing a significant role in the growth of Dubai’s dynamic real estate industry. None of this would have been possible without the dedication and hard work of so many talented people who’ve poured their hearts into building something truly remarkable.
I’ve always believed that finding the right talent and giving them the opportunity to thrive is key to any organization’s success. At Bayut, we’ve stayed laser-focused on creating the best property search experience in the UAE, and we’ve never let anything pull us away from that mission.
Over the years, we’ve solidified our position as market leaders by introducing innovative products like Dubai Transactions, TruEstimate™, and TruBroker™. Even during the height of the pandemic, we made an important decision to merge with dubizzle to form a market-leading homegrown unicorn. And together as part of the Dubizzle Group, we’ve continued to go from strength to strength.
These achievements are rooted in a culture of innovation, ownership, collaboration, and putting the customer first. My philosophy has always been about pushing the envelope and creating meaningful, transformative change in the industry, and that’s a journey we’re just getting started on.
