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What they share

UpcomingThủ Đức, HCMCMostly apartmentBoth pre-handover
ALower price/m² · Empire CityAHigher est. yield · Empire CityABetter Domo score (investor) · Empire CityABetter transit · Empire CityBEasier commute · The MetropoleBBetter for families · The MetropoleBBetter lifestyle · The MetropoleAMore amenities · Empire CityBLarger project · The MetropoleANewer · Empire City

Key facts

Empire CityThe Metropole
DistrictThủ Đức, HCMCThủ Đức, HCMC
DeveloperTiền Phước - Keppel Land - Trần Thái - Gaw Capital PartnersSonKim Land
Year completed2028 2027
StatusUpcomingUpcoming
Property typesApartmentApartment, Shophouse
Unit types
1BROfficetel2BR3BRDuplex4BRPenthouse
Studio1BRLoft3BRDuplexPenthouseSky VillaShophouse
Bedrooms1–4 BR0–4 BR
Area range35 – 600 m²43 – 600 m²
Price / m²231 M/m² 280 M/m²
Estimated yield1.8% 1.7%
Total units1,4041,492
Towers138

Price by bedroom tier

Empire City

BedroomsSaleRentTypical / m²
1 BR 9.5 B – 14 B
2.5% yield
20 M – 28 M 195 M/m²
2 BR 14 B – 28 B
2.3% yield
26 M – 55 M 210 M/m²
3 BR 18 B – 60 B
2.2% yield
35 M – 108 M 250 M/m²
4+ BR 22 B – 115 B
2.7% yield
130 M – 180 M 300 M/m²

The Metropole

BedroomsSaleRentTypical / m²
1 BR 10 B – 20 B
2.9% yield ✓
23 M – 50 M 260 M/m²
2 BR
3 BR 25 B – 70 B
2.8% yield ✓
40 M – 180 M 290 M/m²
4+ BR

Domo Scores

Empire City
The Metropole
Homeowner
7.3
7.3
Investor
7.3
7.1

Lifestyle scores

Family
78
Empire City
Good
82
The Metropole
Excellent
Leisure
91
Empire City
Excellent
93
The Metropole
Excellent
Convenience
78
Empire City
Good
82
The Metropole
Excellent
Health
56
Empire City
Average
67
The Metropole
Good
Transit Access
44
Empire City
Average
42
The Metropole
Average
Commute Ease
82
Empire City
Excellent
90
The Metropole
Excellent
Nightlife
85
Empire City
Excellent
100
The Metropole
Excellent
Quietness
0
Empire City
Below Avg
0
The Metropole
Below Avg

Pros & cons

Empire City

Pros

  • Direct Saigon River frontage, D1 skyline views
  • Keppel Land JV — proven Singapore developer
  • 8–12 min to D1 off-peak
  • 14.6ha master-planned riverside community
  • Pink books issued for delivered phases
  • April 2026 infrastructure convergence — Metro Line 2 groundbreaking, pedestrian bridge inauguration, An Phu sections opening, Administrative Center launch all in one month
  • Empire 88 Tower (333m) planned as HCMC landmark — though March 2026 IFC 99-storey proposal could become the new tallest if approved

Cons

  • Thu Thiem still developing, sparse surroundings
  • High entry — resale from 125M VND/m²
  • Empire 88 Tower timeline remains uncertain
  • Construction activity in vicinity ongoing
  • Limited retail and dining nearby

The Metropole

Pros

  • Prime Thu Thiem, adjacent Thu Thiem 2 Bridge
  • Panoramic Saigon River & D1 skyline views
  • 3 phases delivered with pink books issued
  • Best international school cluster in HCMC
  • Award-winning DP Architects design

Cons

  • Very high entry: 180-450M VND/m²
  • Thu Thiem lacks walkable retail and dining
  • No metro station within Thu Thiem
  • Active construction in surrounding area

Amenities

Empire City
The Metropole

Recreation

🎾 Tennis Court

Family

🧒 Play Area

Landscape

🔥 BBQ Area
🌳 Garden

Convenience

Shophouse Street

Transport

🅿️ Car Parking
🏍️ Motorbike Parking

Security

🔒 Security

Nearby

Empire CityThe Metropole
Metro
Ba Son Station
2.5km
Ba Son Station
683m
Mall
Thiso Mall Sala
On-site
Thiso Mall Sala
On-site
School
Vinschool Golden River
On-site
Vinschool Golden River
On-site
Hospital
Vinmec Central Park
On-site
Vinmec Central Park
On-site
Park
Riverside Park
On-site
Riverside Park
On-site
Supermarket
Siêu Thị Genshai Empire City
On-site
Cửa hàng WinMart+ A1-0.06 Golden River
982m

Drive times from here

Empire City

11 min
District 1 CBD
41 min
Tân Sơn Nhất Airport
55 min
Long Thành Airport

The Metropole

5 min
District 1 CBD
36 min
Tân Sơn Nhất Airport
55 min
Long Thành Airport

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