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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 – 8,58 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 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 credentials are among the strongest available in inner HCMC. Tran Binh Trong Primary School — one of the city's best-ranked public primaries — is 520 m away, and Le Hong Phong Gifted High School, ranked among HCMC's top two public high schools, is within 1 km.
91
Leisure Score
Excellent
Lifestyle options are strong at street level, with a dense cluster of cafes and casual dining within 500 m. Dragon Mall — planned on-site with IMAX cinema and multiple retail floors — will add a full commercial anchor once the project is delivered.
75
Convenience
Good
Daily convenience is solid at street level, with banks and convenience stores within 400 m of the entrance. An on-site supermarket is expected as the project builds out, though no confirmed brand or tenant has been announced.
71
Health
Good
Medical access is well above average, with Cao Thang Ophthalmology Hospital nearby and the Hospital for Tropical Diseases within 700 m. A pharmacy and neighborhood clinics support routine health needs within walking range.
66
Transit Access
Good
Bus transit is accessible, with stops within 350 m and a bus station about 1 km away. Ben Thanh Station (Metro Line 1) is 2.5 km from the project — the nearest metro access point available today.
100
Commute Ease
Excellent
20 min to Q1 Bến Thành via 01. 4 min walk to bus stop.
60
Nightlife
Good
Nightlife is well-served locally, with several well-reviewed karaoke venues within 700 m and casual bars within 1 km. The scene is entertainment-oriented rather than a dedicated bar or club district.
0
Quietness
Below Avg
Ambient noise here is high and is a key consideration for buyers. The D5/Chợ Lớn corridor is one of HCMC's most commercially active stretches, with street life, local market activity, and entertainment venues sustaining a consistently active soundscape well into the evening.
* Score includes on-site amenities that are planned or under construction, not yet open.

Domo Scores™

6.8
🏠 Homeowner
Solid
6.5
📈 Investor
Solid

Balanced for both homeowners and investors.

A distinctive D5 riverside compound at fair mid-market pricing with proximity to one of HCMC's top public high schools — but pre-construction, construction permits still pending, and an unresolved 2019 demolition order on the unauthorized basements makes this a compelling address only for buyers who can commit to a multi-year legal and construction timeline.

🏠 Homeowner
Value
7.1
Livability
6.5
Legal & delivery
6.1
Location & connectivity
7.3
📈 Investor
Value
7.1
Returns & exit
5.8
Legal & delivery
6.1
Location & demand
6.9
Why the scores differ

Homeowner: A mixed case for homeowners. The D5 canal-confluence address is genuinely distinctive — Broadway Malyan design, dual frontage on Võ Văn Kiệt, and Le Hong Phong Gifted High School within 1 km (one of HCMC's top two public high schools). The binding constraint is legal: construction permits remain pending, the basements carry a 2019 demolition order, and Land Saigon still needs SSC clearance for its capital raise. Noise is also a real concern in this Chợ Lớn corridor. Patient homeowners who value the address and can wait out the legal timeline will find it compelling; those needing certainty should look at delivered alternatives.

Investor: The investment thesis is location-led but execution-constrained. Priced near the mid-segment peer median and with Metro Line 2 (2030) as a forward catalyst, the D5 riverside address offers genuine long-term demand from local professionals and the Chợ Lớn community. The near-term picture is murkier: Land Saigon still awaits SSC clearance for its 2,000B VND capital raise, construction permits are pending, and no secondary-market evidence exists to price the exit. Investors entering now are underwriting a 3-5 year legal and construction runway with no interim liquidity.

Price & Market

Current Market Price
63 triệu/m²
📈 +66% since launch
Unit price3 tỷ – 8,58 tỷ
Launch price38 triệu/m²
  • 🟢 UBND TPHCM cleared Dragon Riverside City to resume permit and investment procedures in early 2026 — the biggest legal breakthrough for this site in a decade. Land Saigon has published a concrete roadmap: construction permits by August 2026, Dragon Hill Premier groundbreaking September 2026, first-batch sales December 2026.
  • 🔴 As of June 2026, construction permits are still pending, the ~35,000 m² unauthorized basement structure remains under a 2019 demolition order, and SSC has not yet cleared Land Saigon's 2,000B VND capital raise. The project is pre-construction despite the legal clearance milestone — investors should wait for these specific blockers to be resolved before committing.
  • 🟡 Primary market asking prices have held flat at 60-65M VND/m² (typical 63M VND/m²) across all tracked segments — slightly below the mid-segment peer median of 65M VND/m² (n=27), reflecting the uncertainty discount the market applies to this site's pre-construction legal status.
  • 🟡 Metro Line 2 (Bến Thành–Tham Lương, 11 stations, GoA4 driverless) broke ground January 2026, with a station ~2 km from the project and operation targeted for 2030. Once operational, this significantly improves transit access for residents — but remains a multi-year forward catalyst.
  • 🟢 Vietnam's macroeconomic backdrop supports inner-city residential demand: GDP grew 7.83% in Q1 2026, and HCMC's secondary condominium market rose +32.3% year-on-year in Q1 2026 per CBRE — broad positive sentiment for established inner-city locations like D5, though project-specific execution risk dominates Dragon Riverside City's near-term outlook.
Last updated: June 2026

Is this a good deal?

Project Price Distance
Dragon Riverside City 63 triệu/m²
Eco Green Saigon Similarly priced Canal-adjacent in D7, delivered and occupied — contrast to Dragon Riverside City's pre-construction status; fewer legal complications but a different district character
Celadon City Similarly priced Large mid-segment township in Tân Phú with operating malls and schools, but 6+ km from the CBD — trades Dragon Riverside City's central address for a more self-contained suburban campus

Should you buy here?

Best for:
  • Patient homeowners who value the Le Hong Phong school address and central D5 riverside setting, and can commit to a multi-year pre-delivery timeline
  • Chinese-Vietnamese community seeking a quality development in the D5/Chợ Lớn cultural corridor
  • Buyers comfortable with legal complexity who have done due diligence on the demolition order and permit timeline
Not ideal for:
  • Families who need to move in within 2-3 years — no confirmed handover date and construction has not yet started
  • Noise-sensitive residents — the D5/Chợ Lớn corridor scores among HCMC's most active soundscapes
  • Risk-averse homeowners uncomfortable with an unresolved demolition order and small-cap developer dependencies

Decision Factors

Strengths

  • Canal-confluence riverside site at 628 Võ Văn Kiệt — dual road frontage, 10 min to District 1, a riverside D5 address in this category that cannot be replicated
  • Le Hong Phong Gifted High School within 1 km and Tran Binh Trong Primary within 520 m — two of HCMC's most sought-after public schools at one address
  • Broadway Malyan (UK) architecture, CBRE management, and an 8,000 m² sky garden connecting all 4 towers — execution standard well above typical D5 peers

Tradeoffs

  • !Very high ambient noise — the D5/Chợ Lớn commercial corridor, with street markets, traffic, and entertainment venues, creates a consistently active soundscape that noise-sensitive residents should experience in person before committing
  • !Moderate flood exposure at the 4-canal confluence — typical for canal-side D5 and being partially mitigated by ongoing city embankment works, but buyers should factor in tidal surge risk

Watch items

  • ?Construction permit status: Land Saigon's published roadmap targets August 2026 — verify this milestone directly before committing, as a delay would push back the December 2026 sales launch and September 2026 groundbreaking
  • ?~35,000 m² unauthorized construction (basements B1/B2 + ground-floor tower portions) under a 2019 government demolition order remains unresolved as of June 2026 — confirm resolution status with the developer and verify in writing before signing any purchase agreement
  • ?SSC clearance for Land Saigon's 2,000B VND capital raise (approved at the April 2026 AGM) is still pending — confirm issuance before purchase, as project financing and construction start both depend on this approval

Unit Types

1BR
1 Beds · 1 Baths · 50–55 m²
3 tỷ – 3,58 tỷ
63 triệu/m²
Singles & couples
2BR
2 Beds · 2 Baths · 70–81 m²
4,2 tỷ – 5,26 tỷ
63 triệu/m²
Young families
3BR
3 Beds · 2 Baths · 100–130 m²
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

15 min
District 1 CBD
44 min
Tân Sơn Nhất Airport
62 min
Long Thành Airport
CBD (peak)19 min
CBD (off-peak)15 min
Airport (peak)57 min
Airport (off-peak)44 min
Long Thành (peak)75 min
Long Thành (off-peak)62 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

The D5/Chợ Lớn area draws a mix of Vietnamese middle-class families and the Chinese-Vietnamese community with deep roots in this district. Young professionals attracted by the central location and Võ Văn Kiệt connectivity also form part of the buyer pool. District 5 has a strong cultural identity anchored in Chợ Lớn 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 - 8,58 tỷ
60 triệu - 65 triệu/m²
1-4 BD · 50-400 m²
Pre-sales anticipated from December 2026, following targeted construction permit issuance in August. Indicative primary pricing runs 60-65M VND/m² (typical 63M VND/m²), with 1BR units implied around 3-3.6B VND and 3BR units up to 8.5B VND. No secondary-market trades yet exist to validate these indicative levels.

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 (Bến Thành – Tham Lương) construction commenced January 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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