The Malta Environment and Planning Authority (Mepa) recently approved the outline development planning permit for the first of a series of major projects, by Metropolis Developments, that will spark off the urban regeneration of a central area located just metres away from the Gzira and Ta’ Xbiex seafronts.

Metropolis Developments is working together with Maltese architectural firm EM Architects with Edwin Mintoff as lead architect, UK design firm GMW and Capita Symonds UK as project managers.

The planned development will offer a quality landmark high-rise building consisting of four levels of underground parking together with offices, ancillary lifestyle facilities and a mix of spacious residential units.

The residential section of the development will include a varied selection of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, sky villas and penthouses. Every residential unit will have a full, unobstructed view of Manoel Island, Sliema Creek and Valletta from the spacious front terraces with all other rooms enjoying impressive inland and distant sea views.

The site is strategically located minutes away from Sliema, Ta’ Xbiex and the Manoel Island Yacht Marina. Its location offers breathtaking views at the residential levels, which are unsurpassed by any other development on the island. The Valletta fortifications, the Ta’ Xbiex Marina and the Sliema creek are some of the views offered to all the residents in the building.

The building boasts a fully-serviced concierge to an owners’ lounge in the form of a lobby – the first of its kind in Malta.

The project also includes other lifestyle facilities such as a spa, gym, indoor pool, secure and private recreation areas, ample parking spaces, and an open 1,700 square metre piazza.