Mercury Towers — SDA properties in St Julian's

Zaha Hadid-designed mixed-use SDA in Paceville. A 32-storey residential tower above the ME Malta by Meliá hotel, retail piazza, and restored Mercury House at street level.

Key amenities at Mercury Towers:

• Zaha Hadid Architects design
• ME Malta by Meliá hotel (5★) on lower floors
• Sky-level pool and gym
• Concierge, valet parking, 24/7 security

Mercury Towers is one of the 26+ government-approved SDA developments in Malta (as of May 2026). All SDA properties are exempt from AIP requirements — non-EU nationals can buy without restriction, with no minimum-value threshold beyond the market price, and with no cap on the number of units.

The buying flow is the same as for a Maltese national: engage a notary, sign a preliminary agreement (konvenju) with a 10% deposit, then close on the final deed within 90 days (extendable to six months by mutual agreement).

Service charges at managed SDA complexes cover the cost of the communal amenities listed above, plus building insurance, 24/7 security where applicable, lift servicing, and management fees. The published band is indicative — actual figures vary by apartment size and the specific amenity package included.

During due diligence, ask the seller's notary for the latest annual budget from the development's administrator.

Pricing at Mercury Towers is driven by view (waterfront vs inland), floor (higher floors command a premium), apartment size, and any extras included in the deal (parking, marina berth, storage room). The development's SDA status itself contributes a 10–20% premium over comparable non-SDA stock in the area.

For an accurate read on the current market, scroll down to the live listings section.