Area guide
Gżira
Gżira hugs the Marsamxett harbour between Sliema and Ta' Xbiex, with views across to Manoel Island and the Valletta bastions. The town is built around the seafront promenade and a dense grid of older terraced houses and modern apartment blocks, and benefits from the major Manoel Island regeneration project that is reshaping the waterfront.
Property market snapshot
Live median asking prices and listing counts for Gżira, refreshed daily.
- Median sale price
- €333,000
- Median rent
- €1,350
- For sale
- 80
- For rent
- 165
Prices by property type
| Property type | Listings | Median asking price |
|---|---|---|
| apartment | 34 | €295,000 |
| penthouse | 23 | €452,000 |
| maisonette | 9 | €325,000 |
Live figures as of 26 September 2026, from asking prices on Darscover.
What it is like to live here
Gżira reads as a slightly calmer extension of Sliema: same harbour walk, same restaurant density, slightly better value per square metre.
Best for
- expats wanting harbour views at lower entry prices than Sliema
- buy-to-let investors
- young professionals
Neighbourhoods and sub areas
Manoel Island fringe, Rue d'Argens, The Strand
Getting around
The seafront sits on the Sliema-Valletta bus corridor; the harbour ferry terminal is a short walk in either direction.
Nearby
- Sliema centre: 5 min (drive)
- Valletta: 12 min (drive)
- Malta International Airport: 20 min (drive)
- Mater Dei Hospital: 10 min (drive)
Notable developments
Manoel Island
Manoel Island is the most ambitious harbour-front regeneration project in Malta, combining a yacht marina, a heritage fort, parkland, and new apartment blocks across an island connected by bridge to Gżira. Parts of the development carry Special Designated Area status.
Metropolis Plaza
Metropolis Plaza is the high-rise twin-tower scheme along Triq il-Wied tat-Tomna, blending apartments, offices, and retail on the inland side of Gżira.
Notes for buyers
The Manoel Island development carries SDA status for parts of the project, so non-EU buyers should verify the exact title before committing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Gżira a good place to live?
Gżira suits expats wanting harbour views at lower entry prices than sliema, buy-to-let investors and young professionals. Gżira reads as a slightly calmer extension of Sliema: same harbour walk, same restaurant density, slightly better value per square metre. Read the lifestyle and transport notes above to judge the fit for your own plans.
How much does property cost in Gżira?
The median asking sale price in Gżira is €333,000 and the median asking rent is €1,350 per month, from live Darscover listings. See the snapshot above for listing counts and prices by type.
How do you get around Gżira?
The seafront sits on the Sliema-Valletta bus corridor; the harbour ferry terminal is a short walk in either direction.
See homes in this area
Browse live listings in Gżira, or open the full market report for the numbers behind these medians.