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Dragon Riverside City 0 of 1 delivered
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Dragon Riverside City - Riverside Apartments District 5

Phú Long

0 of 1 sub-zone delivered · 1 upcoming

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.

💰 3 tỷ – 8,45 tỷ📏 63 triệu/m²🏗️ 0 of 1 delivered🏢 1216 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. UBND TPHCM cleared the project to resume permit and investment procedures in early 2026; construction permits remain pending.

Project news

Land Saigon proposes cutting Dragon Riverside City capital raise to 1,650B VND, project cost estimate down to 6,878B VND
Legal · Aug 2026 · tinnhanhchungkhoan.vn
Dai A Land exits as Land Saigon's major shareholder, selling down from 13.6% to 2.5%
Legal · Jun 2026 · vietstock.vn
Land Saigon AGM approves 2,000B VND capital raise to relaunch Dragon Riverside City
Legal · Apr 2026 · baodautu.vn
UBND TPHCM clears Dragon Riverside City to resume permit and investment procedures
Legal · Feb 2026 · nangluongsachvietnam.vn
Land Saigon signs 516B VND co-development deal with Phương Nam Global
Legal · Jan 2026 · vietnamfinance.vn

Area news

HCMC new official land price list effective January 1, 2026
Policy · Jan 2026 · en.sggp.org.vn

Neighborhood

72*
Family Score
Good
Family appeal is strong in the surrounding streets. Tran Binh Trong Primary School, one of HCMC's top public primary schools, is about 520 m away, with Công viên Dạ Nam park about 600 m away for weekend outings.
91
Leisure Score
Excellent
Leisure options are deep for a central address. Cafés and casual restaurants within about 450 m cover everyday dining and meet-ups, while Dragon Mall is planned within the development but not yet built.
75
Convenience
Good
Daily errands are well covered. Banks and convenience stores sit within about 350 m, though a supermarket on-site is only expected as the project builds out and no named tenant is confirmed.
71
Health
Good
Medical access is strong. Cao Thang Ophthalmology Hospital is about 600 m away and the Hospital for Tropical Diseases about 690 m, with small clinics even closer for routine visits.
66
Transit Access
Good
Bus stops are about 350 m away, while the nearest metro station, Ben Thanh, is 2.5 km from the site.
100
Commute Ease
Excellent
20 min to Q1 Bến Thành via 01. 4 min walk to bus stop.
60
Nightlife
Good
Nightlife is solid for an evening out. Several karaoke venues sit within about 700 m, with a well-reviewed cocktail bar just under 1 km away.
0
Quietness
Below Avg
Quietness is the weakest point here. Karaoke venues within about 700 m and the 6-lane Võ Văn Kiệt boulevard keep ambient noise rated high, so light sleepers should expect street and late-evening sound.
* Score includes on-site amenities that are planned or under construction, not yet open.

Domo Scores™

6.7
🏠 Homeowner
Solid
6.4
📈 Investor
Mixed

Balanced for both homeowners and investors.

A rare canal-confluence address in central D5 priced near the mid-segment peer level, with strong schools and hospitals around it. The binding constraint is delivery: the site has not broken ground, permits and the revised capital raise are unconfirmed, and a 35,000 m² demolition order from 2019 is unresolved, so this is a long-horizon, risk-tolerant buy.

🏠 Homeowner
Value
7.1
Livability
6.3
Legal & delivery
6.1
Location & connectivity
7.3
📈 Investor
Value
7.1
Returns & exit
5.4
Legal & delivery
6.1
Location & demand
6.9
Why the scores differ

Homeowner: A mixed proposition for homeowners: a rare canal-confluence address in central D5, but nothing on-site exists yet and the legal path is still open. The surrounding area suits families, with a top public primary school about 520 m away and Le Hong Phong High School for the Gifted about 1.1 km, though noise is high and flood exposure at the four-canal confluence is moderate. Construction permits and the developer's revised capital raise were still unconfirmed in October 2026.

Investor: A speculative entry rather than a yield play. Pricing sits close to the mid-segment peer level, but there is no resale or rental market yet, the 35,000 m² demolition order is unresolved, and permits and the revised 1,650B VND capital raise are unconfirmed. Metro Line 2, targeting 2030, is the main long-term catalyst, so investors need a multi-year horizon and tolerance for sponsor risk.

Price & Market

Current Market Price
63 triệu/m²
📈 +66% since launch
Unit price3 tỷ – 8,45 tỷ
Launch price38 triệu/m²
  • •🟡 Primary asking prices are about 60–65M/m² (typical ~63M/m²), roughly 3% below the mid-segment peer median; these are developer-indicated prices on an unbuilt project, not transacted comps.
  • •🟢 Metro Line 2 entered full-line construction in 2026 with a station about 2 km away and operation targeted for 2030, the main forward transit catalyst.
  • •🟢 UBND TPHCM cleared the project to resume permit and investment procedures in early 2026, the biggest legal step in a decade, and the D5 canal embankment works are under way.
  • •🔴 Delivery risk is stacked: permits are unconfirmed, the 2019 demolition order is open, and the revised capital raise lacks a published outcome, so timing is unproven.
  • •🟡 HCMC condo demand is firm but rate-sensitive: CBRE (May 2026) reports 12–15% floating mortgage rates as the main buyer headwind, with former-HCMC absorption at 76% in Q1 2026.
Last updated: October 2026

Is this a good deal?

Project Price Distance
Dragon Riverside City 63 triệu/m² —
Grand Marina Saigon About 6x more expensive on resale Delivered, branded D1 riverfront with a working resale market; Dragon Riverside offers a riverside address at a fraction of the price but with unbuilt delivery risk
Celadon City About 10% cheaper on resale Delivered Tân Phú township with a working resale market and lower noise; trades the central D5 canal-confluence location for delivery certainty

Should you buy here?

Best for:
  • ✓Homeowners who want a central D5 riverside address at below-D1 prices and can wait for delivery
  • ✓Families prioritising access to strong public schools and specialist hospitals nearby
  • ✓Chinese-Vietnamese community buyers seeking a quality new compound in Chợ Lớn
Not ideal for:
  • ✗Buyers who need to move in soon
  • ✗Risk-averse buyers uncomfortable with unresolved permits and a demolition order
  • ✗Noise-sensitive buyers

Decision Factors

Strengths

  • ✓Central D5 canal-confluence site with a 6-lane boulevard link to District 1 and a short bus ride to Bến Thành
  • ✓Strong external schools and hospitals within walking range, including a top public primary school and Le Hong Phong High School for the Gifted
  • ✓Primary pricing of about 63M/m² sits slightly below the mid-segment peer median
  • ✓The early-2026 UBND TPHCM clearance and Metro Line 2 under construction with a station about 2 km away add forward support

Tradeoffs

  • !Noise is rated high, with karaoke venues nearby and a 6-lane boulevard, so quietness is the weakest livability factor
  • !The four-canal confluence carries moderate flood exposure during tidal surges and heavy rain
  • !Dragon Mall, Sky Garden and the pool deck are planned only, so day-to-day amenities rely on the surrounding streets for years

Watch items

  • ?Construction permits were not confirmed issued as of October 2026, and the ~35,000 m² demolition order (basements and tower ground floors) from 2019 is unresolved; verify both directly before paying a deposit
  • ?Land Saigon's revised 1,650B VND capital raise (vote closed 4 Sep 2026) has no published approval outcome, and Dai A Land cut its stake to about 2.5% in June 2026
  • ?Pink-book status is pending with 0% issued; the targeted December 2026 first sales batch and construction start remain unconfirmed estimates

Unit Types

1BR
1 Beds · 1 Baths · 50–55 m²
Under review
3 tỷ – 3,58 tỷ
63 triệu/m²
Singles & couples
2BR
2 Beds · 2 Baths · 70–81 m²
Under review
4,2 tỷ – 5,26 tỷ
63 triệu/m²
Young families
3BR
3 Beds · 2 Baths · 100–130 m²
Under review
6 tỷ – 8,45 tỷ
63 triệu/m²
Growing families
Penthouse
4 Beds · 4 Baths · 280–400 m²
Under review
≈ 17,64 tỷ – 25,2 tỷ est.
63 triệu/m²
Growing families

Project Details

DeveloperPhú Long
Status0 of 1 delivered
Total Units1216
Towers4

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

Dragon Riverside City

14 min
District 1 CBD
37 min
Tân Sơn Nhất Airport
63 min
Long Thành Airport
CBD (peak)16 min
CBD (off-peak)14 min
Airport (peak)52 min
Airport (off-peak)37 min
Long Thành (peak)67 min
Long Thành (off-peak)63 min
🚇
Metro
Ben Thanh Station
2.5km
🛍️
Mall
Dragon Mall
Planned on-site
🛒
Supermarket
Expected daily retail
Expected
🏫
Schools
Singapore International School HCMC
2.1km
🏥
Hospitals
Cao Thang Ophthalmology Hospital
Nearby
🌳
Park
Sky Garden
Planned on-site
Major Roads
Đại lộ Võ Văn KiệtTrần Hưng ĐạoNguyễn Văn CừAn Dương Vương
🔇 High Noise🌊 Moderate Flood🛣️ Near Highway

Expected to draw Vietnamese middle-class families and Chinese-Vietnamese households rooted in Chợ Lớn, plus young professionals who value the central location and Võ Văn Kiệt access. District 5 has a strong cultural identity tied to its Chinese-Vietnamese heritage.

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.

Sub-zones

🏢
Dragon Hill Premier Apartment
0 listings · 1216 units
3 tỷ - 8,45 tỷ
60 triệu - 65 triệu/m²
1-4 BD · 50-400 m²
Primary asking prices of 60–65M/m² (typical ~63M/m²) across the four towers (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Carnelian), flat in recent snapshots; no resale listings exist, so pricing rests on developer-indicated figures.

Notable Places

Dragon Mall
6-floor international shopping center with ~10,000m² per floor (total ~30,000m²). Features basement supermarket, IMAX cinema, retail shops, F&B outlets, and a 3,000m² rooftop park on the 6th floor.
Dragon Mall
Dragon Tower
53-story mixed-use tower (72,712m² total floor area) comprising a 5-star hotel, HCMC's largest international conference/exhibition center, Grade A office space, and luxury serviced apartments.
Ground-level Pool & Park
Resort-style swimming pool and landscaped garden at ground level (3,808m²). Includes children's play areas and recreational green space between the residential towers.
Ground-level Pool & Park
Sky Garden
8,000m² elevated garden on floor 21 connecting all 4 residential towers. Community space with landscaping, garden café, walking paths, and panoramic city views.

Projects by Developer

  • Essensia Sky
  • Dragon Hill
  • Essensia Parkway
  • Dragon Parc 2
  • Dragon Village
  • Dragon City

Growth Catalysts

  • ✅Metro Line 2 enters full-line construction phase, all stations underway from August 2026 (2026)
  • 🚀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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