Mohammed Firdaus Idris leads property valuation and advisory in Bahrain at Knight Frank. With more than 20 years of experience across the GCC and Southeast Asia, he advises government entities and private developers on residential, commercial, hospitality and mixed-use assets.
His expertise includes real estate feasibility studies, masterplan and development advisory, asset management, investment advisory and valuation. He also advises clients on property pricing, acquisitions, disposals and portfolio strategy, supported by extensive market knowledge and regulatory experience.
Before joining Knight Frank in 2021, Mohammed spent 13 years at Nakheel, where he was a key member of the Pricing and Sales Strategy Committee. He is an RICS Registered Valuer and a Tier A Approved Valuer with RERA Bahrain.
Notable Experience
• Contributed to landmark master-planned developments including Palm Jumeirah, Jumeirah Village, The World, Dubai Maritime City and Deira Islands.
• Delivered highest and best use assessments, feasibility studies and market strategies to support the commercial positioning of major developments.
• Advised on the valuation and pricing of land, residential, retail and hospitality assets, supporting acquisition and disposal strategies in the UAE and Bahrain.
• Recognised as an expert witness in valuation by the DIFC and Malaysian courts, with experience navigating valuation requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
His expertise includes real estate feasibility studies, masterplan and development advisory, asset management, investment advisory and valuation. He also advises clients on property pricing, acquisitions, disposals and portfolio strategy, supported by extensive market knowledge and regulatory experience.
Before joining Knight Frank in 2021, Mohammed spent 13 years at Nakheel, where he was a key member of the Pricing and Sales Strategy Committee. He is an RICS Registered Valuer and a Tier A Approved Valuer with RERA Bahrain.
Notable Experience
• Contributed to landmark master-planned developments including Palm Jumeirah, Jumeirah Village, The World, Dubai Maritime City and Deira Islands.
• Delivered highest and best use assessments, feasibility studies and market strategies to support the commercial positioning of major developments.
• Advised on the valuation and pricing of land, residential, retail and hospitality assets, supporting acquisition and disposal strategies in the UAE and Bahrain.
• Recognised as an expert witness in valuation by the DIFC and Malaysian courts, with experience navigating valuation requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
