What is the new AI Search feature by Bayut?

The new AI Search feature allows property seekers in the UAE to describe their desired home using natural language prompts, rather than relying solely on traditional filters. For example, users can search for a "two-bedroom apartment in Dubai Marina with a sea view under AED 2 million."

How does the AI Search improve the property search experience?

It improves the experience by enabling users to communicate multiple preferences in a single query and to refine their search conversationally through follow-up prompts without having to restart. This bridges the gap between how people naturally think about a home and how they typically search for one.

What other tools does Bayut offer to assist property seekers?

Bayut offers an ecosystem of tools including Dubai Transactions to view recorded sales, TruEstimate™ for property valuations and insights, and TruBroker™ to help identify experienced real estate agents.

Who developed this new AI Search feature?

The AI Search feature was developed by Bayut, and according to Muneeb Farrukh, VP of Product, it is part of their broader technology journey which also includes TruEstimate™ and BayutGPT.

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Market·27 August 2026

Bayut Launches AI-Powered Property Search in UAE, Enabling Natural Language Queries

Bayut, the UAE's leading property portal, has introduced an AI Search feature that allows users to find properties using natural language descriptions and refine their search conversationally.

Bayut, a prominent property portal in the UAE, has launched an innovative AI Search feature, making it the first in the country to offer a conversational, AI-powered property search experience. This new tool enables property seekers to describe their ideal home using natural language, moving beyond traditional filter-based searches.

The AI Search allows users to articulate complex requirements in a single query, such as a "two-bedroom apartment in Dubai Marina with a sea view under AED 2 million" or a "family villa in Dubai Hills with a private garden and space for a home office." The system then interprets these combined preferences to present relevant listings.

A key aspect of the new feature is its conversational capability. Users can continue to refine their search by adjusting details like location, budget, property features, or lifestyle requirements through follow-up prompts, without needing to restart their search process. This capability works alongside Bayut's existing search filters, offering flexibility to users.

Muneeb Farrukh, VP of Product at Bayut, highlighted that the AI Search is designed to align with how people naturally think about their homes, focusing on lifestyle and personal preferences rather than just a series of filters. This launch is part of Bayut's broader technological advancements, which include tools like TruEstimate™ for property valuations, BayutGPT, and integrating property search within ChatGPT.

Enhancing the Property Journey

AI Search integrates into Bayut's ecosystem of technology-driven tools aimed at simplifying various stages of the property journey. Once relevant homes are identified, users can use other features such as:

Dubai Transactions: To explore recorded sales activity and recent deals.
TruEstimate™: To access property value estimates and market insights.
TruBroker™: To identify agents with demonstrated market experience.

These tools collectively aim to create a more connected and transparent experience, from initial discovery to market research and connecting with professionals. The introduction of AI Search underscores Bayut's commitment to using AI, technology, and reliable data to meet evolving consumer expectations and make property discovery more intuitive and accessible in the dynamic UAE real estate market.

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What is the new AI Search feature by Bayut?: The new AI Search feature allows property seekers in the UAE to describe their desired home using natural language prompts, rather than relying solely on traditional filters. For example, users can search for a "two-bedroom apartment in Dubai Marina with a sea view under AED 2 million."
How does the AI Search improve the property search experience?: It improves the experience by enabling users to communicate multiple preferences in a single query and to refine their search conversationally through follow-up prompts without having to restart. This bridges the gap between how people naturally think about a home and how they typically search for one.
What other tools does Bayut offer to assist property seekers?: Bayut offers an ecosystem of tools including Dubai Transactions to view recorded sales, TruEstimate™ for property valuations and insights, and TruBroker™ to help identify experienced real estate agents.
Who developed this new AI Search feature?: The AI Search feature was developed by Bayut, and according to Muneeb Farrukh, VP of Product, it is part of their broader technology journey which also includes TruEstimate™ and BayutGPT.

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