ORA Residences is a master-planned residential development made up of ORA East and ORA West, together spanning 34,144 square metres of premium living space. Located on Malta’s east coast in the heart of St Julian’s, it has been designed as a complete residential quarter rather than a stand-alone apartment project.
The development brings together a collection of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments arranged around landscaped open areas and pedestrian routes. World-class architects and internationally recognised interior designers have shaped a setting that feels calm and structured in a clear contrast to the busy urban environment that surrounds it.
Ora is designed for people who want to live within a finished environment, not a single block. Residents are integrated into a wider district that includes a 20,000 sqm shopping mall, 12 on-site dining establishments and access to some of Malta’s leading sports and leisure facilities. Everything is planned to sit naturally within the development, creating a place that feels established, organised and highly considered.
ORA Residences sits above a shopping centre spanning over 20,000 square metres, bringing everyday retail and dining directly into the wider development. Residents have easy access to supermarkets, international brands and a choice of twelve on-site restaurants and cafés, all without stepping outside the district.
Living at ORA includes the option to join a private residents’ club, with tiered membership packages that allow you to choose how much access and service suits your lifestyle. Entry-level membership gives access to shared outdoor pools, members’ spaces and preferred rates across the wider lifestyle group. Higher tiers introduce added privileges, including wellness facilities, spa access and expanded concierge services.
Wellness is built into the development rather than treated as an extra. Residents can access indoor and outdoor pools, spa facilities, and a full gym membership within the wider ORA destination. An adults-only sky lounge pool provides a quieter setting for downtime, while nearby sports facilities include tennis and padel courts, football grounds and one of Malta’s largest gyms.
ORA is designed to support life beyond the apartment. Cinema facilities, landscaped plazas, cafés and social spaces are spread throughout the development, giving residents places to meet, relax or switch off without leaving the area. Over 5,000 square metres of covered and open public space, including a botanical garden, creates breathing room within an urban setting.
For those who value ease and organisation, concierge and management services are available within the development. These can include reception support, maintenance coordination, cleaning services, storage, valet parking and guest services, depending on membership level. The result is a residential setting that feels well run, secure and easy to live in, whether occupied full time or used as a base in Malta.
The interiors at ORA Residences are shaped by MYGG, a Milan-based design studio responsible for defining the overall look and finish of the apartments. Their work focuses on clarity, comfort and materials that age well over time. Buyers can choose between contemporary, modern or modern classic for the interior feel. Each offers a different tone while keeping a consistent level of quality across the development.
Each apartment is entered through a substantial timber-framed doorway, creating a strong first impression and a sense of privacy from the outset. Internal doors are finished in elegant lacquer and paired with clean, modern lever handles, giving the interiors a refined and cohesive feel throughout the home.
Floor-to-ceiling aluminium apertures run throughout the apartments, allowing natural light to flow through living spaces and bedrooms. The heavy-duty aluminium frames are designed for strength and longevity while keeping a slim profile that feels light and minimal. Large glazed openings connect interior spaces with terraces and enhance the overall sense of openness.
Living areas are finished with large-format porcelain tiles chosen for durability and a clean, contemporary look. Bedrooms are laid with parquet flooring, bringing warmth to more private spaces. Ceilings are completed with gypsum suspended finishes in a soft matte white, while internal walls are fully insulated and plastered to support comfort and acoustic performance.
Apartments are organised around open-plan kitchen, living, and dining areas designed to feel flexible and easy to use. Kitchens are integrated into the living space rather than set apart, creating a natural flow for everyday life. An intelligent LED lighting system is fitted within the main living areas, allowing the atmosphere to shift smoothly from daytime to evening.
Bathrooms are finished to a consistently high standard across all apartments. Underfloor heating, full wall tiling, wall-mounted countertops, fitted mirrors and towel rails are included as standard. These spaces are designed to feel calm and practical, with materials selected for long-term use and ease of maintenance.
ORA Residences is located within a Special Designated Area or lifestyle development, which means there is no need for an AIP permit for international buyers, unlike most residential zones in Malta. Both EU and non-EU nationals are free to purchase more than one apartment within the same development, making ORA well-suited to those building or expanding a rental portfolio rather than holding a single unit.
ORA is planned around long-term living, not short stays. The mix of on-site amenities, wellness facilities, retail, dining and services attracts professionals, relocators and residents looking for stability rather than short-term accommodation. This supports consistent long-let demand across one, two and three-bedroom apartments.
Layouts, finishes and shared facilities are designed to age well, which helps maintain appeal over time and reduces turnover compared to developments built around short-term use.
For buy-to-let buyers, ORA has practical advantages beyond location. Concierge services, residence management, maintenance support and optional services allow apartments to be managed efficiently, even when owned remotely or across multiple units.
This makes ORA particularly appealing to overseas buyers and investors who want a clear, structured ownership setup without day-to-day involvement.
The development includes several levels of underground parking dedicated to the residential towers. Parking spaces and lock-up garages are available for purchase by owners, while visitor parking is kept separate within the wider development.
Owners should expect standard condominium and maintenance fees, which cover the upkeep of shared areas, security and core building services. In addition, access to the wider leisure and wellness facilities is available through an optional residents’ club membership, which carries its own annual fee depending on the level selected. These memberships give access to pools, fitness and wellness facilities, social spaces and selected concierge services. Exact costs vary based on the membership package chosen, but full details will be provided during the purchase process.
Yes. Each apartment includes a private terrace, often described as a garden terrace, designed to extend the living space outdoors and create a private Mediterranean oasis within an urban setting.
Ora Residences is located above St George’s Bay, which is a Blue Flag urban beach. The beach, coastal walkways and seafront bars and restaurants are all within easy reach.
Ora Residences incorporates restored historical buildings, including Grade 2 listed structures and a former Cold War substation. These elements have been preserved and integrated into the wider development.
The vertical green tower is one of the defining features of Ora Residences and forms a central part of the development’s landscape design. Rather than being decorative, it is a living structure covered in carefully selected planting that runs vertically across the building.
The concept and planting strategy are led by Dr Laura Gatti, a world-renowned agronomist and landscape designer known for creating and managing large-scale vertical gardens internationally. Her vision for Ora is to introduce greenery that improves daily living in an urban setting, rather than treating planting as a surface feature.
The green tower and surrounding landscaped areas are professionally maintained as part of the master-planned development, not left to individual owners. Irrigation, plant health and seasonal upkeep are managed centrally, ensuring the greenery remains consistent, healthy and visually strong over time.
Beyond appearance, the vertical green tower is designed to reduce heat build-up, improve air quality and soften the architectural scale of the buildings. It also creates a calmer residential environment, with a green outlook that is rare in a dense coastal location like St Julian’s.
Ora Residences is integrated within a wider mixed-use development that includes a 5-star hotel. Through the Ora members’ club, residents can access selected hotel-level services and facilities, depending on the membership package chosen.
These can include use of hotel swimming pools, spa and wellness centre, gym facilities, sky lounge areas and hotel concierge services. Members may also benefit from preferred rates at hotel-operated bars and restaurants within the development, along with access to guest services like reception support and valet parking.
This integration allows residents to enjoy hotel-grade services and amenities while living in a private residential environment, with clear separation between public hotel areas and the residential towers.
Malta Property works closely with buyers looking for homes and long-term investments in Malta’s most established developments. Our experience with Special Designated Areas and large-scale residential projects means we understand how developments like ORA function beyond the brochure.
We guide you through availability across ORA East and ORA West, explain how layouts compare, and help you assess which apartments suit personal use, long-term letting or portfolio ownership. This includes clear advice on pricing, ongoing costs, rental potential and how ownership works for local and international buyers.
Whether you are buying a home, a base in Malta or multiple properties within ORA Residences, Malta Property provides straightforward guidance backed by local knowledge and long-term market insight.
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