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Setting up your business in Msida? Here’s what you need to know!

31.05.22 | Michael Paris

Setting up your business in Msida? Here’s what you need to know!

  • A bit about Msida

  • Renting an office in Msida

  • Renting a catering establishment in Msida

  • Renting a retail outlet in Msida

A bit about Msida

Msida is a harbor town in the central region of Malta. According to City Population, the population of Msida in 2020 was just over 15,000 inhabitants. The town is located just to the West of Malta’s Capital City, Valletta and is neighboured by Ta' Xbiex, Gżira, San Ġwann, Birkirkara, Santa Venera, Ħamrun and Pietà. It is a bustling university town, with development centered on an increasing student population at the university as well as various new service industries that have sprung in this town in recent years due to its vicinity to Gzira, Sliema, Valletta and central locations such as Birkirkara. Walking along the coast one can see various marinas, boat slipways as well as many locals fishing from shore

Renting an office in Msida

Office space in Msida, although being situated just outside some of the most in demand locations such as Sliema and Gzira starts from about a minimum of €180 per sqm per annum, for a finished office space. New office developments are constantly popping up in the town by the marina and also around the University Campus. Many companies rent offices here because of the strategic geographical position and the cheaper rents. Here are some advantages of renting office space in Msida

  1. Accessibility - Msida is very accessible by bus, car and walk. Being situated on a main bus route with most of the buses passing through on the way to or from Valletta and being very centrally located

  2. Views - Msida offers stunning views by night or by day. Malta's capital Valletta can be seen from the marina area, separated only by some of the Island's beautiful sea.

  3. Restaurants and Bars - Msida is a budding location for restaurants and bars with many new establishments opening up in the last few years.

  4. Companies in the area - the local companies boast a vibrant atmosphere due to the variety of the many different companies that are situated in the locality 

Renting a catering establishment in Msida

Whether you are looking to rent a bar, or to rent a coffee shop or to restaurant in Malta, Msida should definitely be one of the top locations on your list.

  1. Foot-Traffic - Msida is one of the locations with the most foot-traffic on the Island. It boasts a high amount of students from University or Junior College, expats, tourists and locals that live in the area, providing an endless amount of new potential customers

  2. Views - Again, Msida offers stunning views by night or by day. Malta's capital Valletta can be seen from the marina area, separated only by some of the Island's beautiful sea.

  3. Accessibility - Msida is very accessible by bus, car and walk. Being situated on a main bus route with most of the buses passing through on the way to or from Valletta and being very centrally located. The perfect spot for deliveries.

Renting a retail outlet in Msida

Renting a shop in Msida has its perks. Whether you are looking to open a clothing store, convenience store, pet shop, DIY shop, home interiors and so on, St Julians is the place for you! 

  1. Foot-Traffic - Msida is one of the locations with the most foot-traffic on the Island. It boasts a high amount of students from University or Junior College, expats, tourists and locals that live in the area, providing an endless amount of new potential customers

  2. Accessibility - Msida is very accessible by bus, car and walk. Being situated on a main bus route with most of the buses passing through on the way to or from Valletta and being very centrally located

  3. Companies in the area - there is a large amount of businesses based in Msida. From office spaces, to childcares, to restaurants, there are a great many potential opportunities for new customers.


Should you need any more information about where you should look to open up your business, get in touch with us on +356 7937 1629 or send an email to [email protected]. At QLC, we have over 300 unique properties for rent in St Julians on our database which can be found here.