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Dragon Riverside City - Riverside Apartments District 5

Phú Long

Under construction · Pre-sale

Rare riverside compound in D5 at 4-canal confluence — 5-star hotel, IMAX mall, and 1,216 apartments designed by Broadway Malyan with CBRE management, 10 min to D1 via Võ Văn Kiệt.

🏗️ Construction🏢 1228 units

Mixed-use riverside complex at the confluence of 4 Saigon canals in District 5. Investor: Sài Gòn Vina (Land Saigon, LSG). Developer: Phú Long (Sovico Holdings). Four residential towers (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Carnelian) plus a 53-story hotel/office tower and 6-floor shopping mall. Designed by Broadway Malyan (UK), Surbana (Singapore), and Pentago (Malaysia). Managed by CBRE. Construction halted for years — ~35,000m² ordered demolished for unauthorized construction in 2019. Project on government inspection list since 2025. Legal clearance expected Q4/2025.

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Pre-Launch Project · 2026-12
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News & Updates

Land Saigon proposes 2,000 billion VND capital raise to fund Dragon Riverside City construction
Market · Apr 2026 · tinnhanhchungkhoan.vn
Dragon Hill Premier structural construction targeted to begin September 2026
Construction · Apr 2026 · tinnhanhchungkhoan.vn
UBND TPHCM approves Dragon Riverside City to proceed with permits and investment procedures
Legal · Apr 2026 · tinnhanhchungkhoan.vn
Land Saigon allocates 1,218B VND for Dragon Riverside City construction in 2026
Construction · Apr 2026 · tinnhanhchungkhoan.vn
Dragon Riverside City total investment estimated at 12,725 billion VND over 2026-2030
Market · Apr 2026 · tinnhanhchungkhoan.vn
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96
Lifestyle Score
Excellent
Daily convenience: dining, shopping, entertainment, transit access
76
Family Score
Good
Family suitability: schools, hospitals, parks, safety

Quick Verdict

4.6
🏠 End-user
Weak
3.9
📈 Investor
Weak

Better for long-term living than for investing.

The legal logjam may finally be breaking. UBND TPHCM approved Dragon Riverside City to proceed in early 2026, and Land Saigon is raising 2,000B VND for construction restart in September. At 60-65M/m² this is still a speculative play, but the risk profile has improved materially from 2025.

Is this a good deal?

Project Price Distance
The Everrich Infinity 85-117 million/m² (resale) Same D5, delivered 2018, established community — the proven, risk-free alternative
Masteri Millennium 50-55 million/m² (resale) D4 Bến Vân Đồn, delivered 2018, canal view — cheaper and already liveable
Charmington Iris 45-55 million/m² (resale) D4 nearby, delivered, more affordable — budget alternative in same area

Score Breakdown

🏠 End-user
Risks
3
Value for money
4.5
Livability & family fit
4
Location & connectivity
7.5
Legal confidence
2
Quality & amenities
5.5
Why the scores differ

End-user: Poor project — difficult to recommend. Attractive D5 riverside location and ambitious design cannot overcome 35,000m² of illegal construction, government inspection, 10+ year delays, no handover date, and a financially weak developer. You cannot live here and there is no clear timeline for when you could.

Investor: Poor project — difficult to recommend. Capital at serious risk. No rental income possible, no resale market exists, and the project faces existential legal threats including possible demolition orders. Entry price of 60-65M/m² is not cheap enough to compensate for the probability of total loss.

Should you buy here?

Best for:
  • Patient buyers with very high risk tolerance who believe in D5 riverside long-term potential
  • Those who want central location and are willing to wait 5+ more years with no guarantee
  • Buyers with personal connection to D5/Chợ Lớn community who see this as a long-term home
Not ideal for:
  • Anyone needing to move in within 1-5 years — no delivery timeline exists
  • Risk-averse buyers — this project has a 10+ year delay and active government legal action
  • Families needing certainty about schools, community, and living environment
  • Buyers who cannot afford to lose their entire investment

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Unique D5 riverside at 4-canal confluence
  • 5-star hotel + IMAX mall integration
  • Broadway Malyan design, CBRE managed
  • 8,000 m² sky garden connecting 4 towers
  • 10 min to D1 via Võ Văn Kiệt

Cons

  • 35,000 m² unauthorized construction unresolved
  • On government inspection list
  • Extended delays, no confirmed handover
  • Developer Land Saigon financially weak
  • Flood risk at 4-canal confluence

Unit Types

1BR
1 Beds · 1 Baths · 50–55 m²
3 tỷ - 3,6 tỷ
Singles & couples
2BR
2 Beds · 2 Baths · 70–81 m²
4,2 tỷ - 5,3 tỷ
Young families
3BR
3 Beds · 2 Baths · 100–130 m²
6 tỷ - 8,5 tỷ
Growing families

Project Details

DeveloperPhú Long
ConstructionConstruction
Total Units1228
Towers4

Legal Information

Launch Date2026-12
Construction Permitpending
Pink Booknot_issued
Pink Book %0%
Legal NotesLong-term ownership for Vietnamese nationals, 50-year for foreigners. Investor: Sài Gòn Vina (Land Saigon, LSG). MAJOR DEVELOPMENT: In early 2026, UBND TPHCM approved Dragon Riverside City to proceed with legal procedures including construction permits, land financial obligations, and investment procedures — effectively clearing the project after years of legal freeze. Land Saigon plans to complete construction permits by August 2026 and begin structural construction of Dragon Hill Premier in September 2026, with first sales launch targeted December 2026. BACKGROUND: In 2019, HCMC ordered demolition of ~35,000m² unauthorized construction (basements B1/B2 = 25,000m² + 9,700m² ground floor of 4 towers). Developer fined 325M VND. Project was on Government Inspectorate inspection list (July 2025). UBND TPHCM formed special task force March 2025. The task force meeting resulted in approval for the project to continue. Land Saigon is raising 2,000 billion VND via share offering (9:20 ratio, 200M shares at 10,000 VND) — 1,500 billion for project investment (2026-2030), 350 billion for debt restructuring, 150 billion for working capital. 2025 revenue: 190.11 billion (110% of plan), profit: 20.51 billion (1,006% of plan). Still HIGH RISK — construction permits not yet issued, no confirmed handover date. Buyer must verify legal status directly.

Amenities

👨‍👩‍👧 Family: Children's play areas and landscaped gardens (3,808 m²). 3,000 m² rooftop park on Dragon Mall. Close to D5 schools and Chợ Rẫy Hospital (~2 km).
🏋️ Fitness: Swimming pool, gym, yoga studio, and spa within each tower. 8,000 m² sky garden on floor 21 connecting all 4 towers for walking and exercise.
🏖️ Lifestyle: Dragon Mall: 6-floor shopping center with IMAX cinema, hypermarket, and retail (~10,000 m² per floor). Dragon Tower: 5-star hotel, international conference center, and Grade A offices.
🛒 Convenience: 2-level basement parking (B1/B2). 24/7 CBRE security with CCTV. Dual road frontage: Võ Văn Kiệt boulevard (east) and Nguyễn Biểu (south). 10 min to D1 center.
🌳 Garden🔥 BBQ Area🧒 Play Area🔒 Security🅿️ Car Parking🛍️ Shopping Mall🏍️ Motorbike Parking

Location & Commute

Map

Dragon Riverside City

10–15 min
CBD
20–25 min
Airport
CBD (peak)20–30 min via Võ Văn Kiệt or Trần Hưng Đạo
CBD (off-peak)10–15 min
CBD (motorbike)10–15 min
Airport (peak)30–40 min
Airport (off-peak)20–25 min
🚇
Metro
3 km
🛍️
Mall
Hùng Vương Plaza 1.5km
🏫
Schools
1 nearby
🏥
Hospitals
3 nearby
Major Roads
Đại lộ Võ Văn KiệtTrần Hưng ĐạoNguyễn Văn CừAn Dương Vương
🔇 Moderate Noise🌊 Moderate Flood✈️ No Flight Path🛣️ Near Highway🏠 Moderate Airbnb

Mix of Vietnamese middle-class families and Chinese-Vietnamese community in the D5/Chợ Lớn area. Young professionals attracted by central location and Võ Văn Kiệt connectivity. District 5 has a strong cultural identity anchored in the Chợ Lớn Chinese-Vietnamese heritage.

🏫 International Schools
  • No major international school within 1 km — various D5/D1 schools within 3 km
🏥 Hospitals
  • Chợ Rẫy Hospital (~2 km) — largest in southern Vietnam
  • University Medical Center (~1.5 km) on Hồng Bàng, D5
Things to consider (not deal breakers)
⚠️ Traffic
D5/Chợ Lớn area congested during peak hours, especially around Hùng Vương and Trần Hưng Đạo intersec...
D5/Chợ Lớn area congested during peak hours, especially around Hùng Vương and Trần Hưng Đạo intersections. Võ Văn Kiệt Boulevard flows well as a 6-lane arterial.
→ Võ Văn Kiệt is a 6-lane boulevard with direct D1 connection in 10 min. Dual road frontage (Võ Văn Kiệt east, Nguyễn Biểu south) reduces entry/exit congestion. Metro Line 2 (under construction) adds future transit capacity.
🌊 Flood Risk
Project sits at confluence of 4 canals (Tàu Hủ, Bến Nghé, Kênh Đôi, Kênh Tẻ). Canal-adjacent areas i...
Project sits at confluence of 4 canals (Tàu Hủ, Bến Nghé, Kênh Đôi, Kênh Tẻ). Canal-adjacent areas in D5 flood during tidal surge and heavy rain. City anti-flooding infrastructure along this corridor is being upgraded.
→ 2-level basement includes drainage system (B1/B2). Project elevated from canal level. City's canal improvement program covers the Tàu Hủ – Bến Nghé corridor. Moderate risk — typical for canal-side D5. Note: basements built without permit and face demolition order.
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Dragon Hill Premier
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Growth Catalysts

  • 🚧Metro Line 2 (Bến Thành – Tham Lương) — 11.3 km, 11 stations, GoA4 full automation, station ~2 km from project (2030)
  • 🚧D5 canal embankment and urban renewal along Tàu Hủ – Bến Nghé corridor
  • 🚀Dragon Tower — 53-story 5-star hotel, Grade A offices, international conference center (72,712 m²)
  • 🚀Dragon Mall — 6-floor commercial center with IMAX cinema and hypermarket (~10,000 m² per floor)

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