Situated on the coast between St Julians and Valletta, Sliema is a highly desirable residential area and one of the main shopping centres in Malta. Sliema is also home to numerous hotels and as a popular destination for locals and tourists alike tends to get very busy. Maltese come to Sliema to shop, dine and take a passegiata or walk on the promenade which runs for some 5km.

Grotty, unkempt and unremarkable by day, St Julian's is the largest nightlife area in Malta and only wakes to the sound of nightfall. Spinola Bay is a pretty area where traditional Maltese boats or luzzus mingle with more luxurious power boats in the bay. The setting is picturesque and sets the scene for an enjoyable evening dining al fresco at one of the seafront restaurants.