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Tiền Phước - Keppel Land - Trần Thái - Gaw Capital Partners
Under construction · Developer selling
HCMC's most prestigious riverfront address — 14.6ha Keppel Land development with Saigon River frontage, 8-min D1 access, and the Empire 88 Tower (333m) as the city's defining landmark.
Empire City is a 14.6-hectare luxury waterfront development on the Saigon River in Thu Thiem New Urban Area (Thu Duc City), developed by a joint venture of Keppel Land (Singapore), Gaw Capital Partners, Tiền Phước, and Trần Thái with a total investment of $1.2 billion. The project comprises 13 towers across 5 phases — Linden Residences, Tilia Residences, Cove Residences, Narra Residences, and The Monarch — delivering 1,404 units ranging from 1-bedroom apartments (51m²) to penthouses (408m²). The architectural centerpiece is the Empire 88 Tower, a 333-meter, 88-story landmark designed by Büro Ole Scheeren with a 'sky forest' concept, positioned as HCMC's tallest building.
| Project | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eco Smart City | 175 triệu/m² | 0.4 km |
| The Metropole Thu Thiem | 150-250 million/m² resale | Adjacent Thu Thiem by SonKim Land — similar luxury positioning, newer delivery, slightly lower price point than Empire City Cove/Linden premium |
| Sala Residences (Đại Quang Minh) | 90-140 million/m² resale | Adjacent Thu Thiem, fully delivered with established community — 30-50% cheaper but no river frontage, more compact units |
| The River Thu Thiem | 130-180 million/m² resale | Nearby riverfront by Refico — similar river views at lower price, smaller scale development without master-plan amenities |
| Developer | Tiền Phước - Keppel Land - Trần Thái - Gaw Capital Partners |
| Construction | Construction |
| Completion | 2028 |
| Total Units | 1404 |
| Towers | 13 |
| Launch Date | 2016 |
| Handover | 2028 |
| Construction Permit | approved |
| Pink Book | partial |
| Legal Notes | Linden, Tilia, and Cove delivered with pink books being issued progressively. Jan 2025: HCMC task force cleared remaining legal obstacles for Empire City including Empire 88 Tower. Narra under construction (groundbreaking Nov 2025, handover 2028). The Monarch in pre-development, sales launch timing TBD. |
Empire City
| CBD (peak) | 15–25 min via Thu Thiem Tunnel or Bridge 2 |
| CBD (off-peak) | 8–12 min |
| CBD (motorbike) | 10–15 min |
| Airport (peak) | 35–50 min via Mai Chi Tho and Hanoi Highway |
| Airport (off-peak) | 25–30 min |
Affluent professionals, expatriates (predominantly Singaporean, Korean, Japanese), and upper-income Vietnamese families. The community skews toward established professionals and C-suite executives who value privacy, river views, and proximity to District 1. Low Airbnb presence keeps the atmosphere residential rather than transient.
