The Metropole Thu Thiem - Ultra-Luxury Waterfront Living
SonKim Land
3 of 4 sub-zones delivered · 1 upcoming 2027
The most prestigious ultra-luxury address in Thu Thiem — adjacent to Thu Thiem 2 Bridge with unobstructed Saigon River and District 1 panoramic views, backed by 3 delivered phases with pink books.
💰 7,5 tỷ – 160 tỷ📏 310 triệu/m²🏗️ 3 of 4 delivered🏢 1492 units
Ultra-luxury 7.6-hectare mixed-use development by SonKim Land in the heart of Thu Thiem New Urban Area. Comprises 4 phases with 8 residential towers offering panoramic Saigon River and District 1 skyline views, adjacent to Thu Thiem 2 Bridge.
Project news
Thu Thiem–Long Thanh Railway approved; groundbreaking targeting June 30, 2026
Construction · Jun 2026 · domo.vn
OpusK reaches 4th floor in mid-2026; handover on track for May 2027
Construction · Jun 2026 · cityrise.vn
Opera Residence: pink book issuance underway in Q2 2026
Legal · Apr 2026 · domo.vn
HCMC plans 99-storey financial tower in Thu Thiem
Developer · Mar 2026 · domo.vn
Vietnam International Finance Centre (VIFC) Commences Operations
Infrastructure · Feb 2026 · domo.vn
Area news
Thu Thiem–Long Thanh railway approved; groundbreaking targeting before July 2, 2026
Policy · Dec 2030 · english.vov.vn
SonKim Land launches 'The Metropolis' in Thu Thiem: 9.6ha, 12 towers, approx 3,200 luxury units adjacent to Thu Thiem metro station
Competitor · May 2026 · vietnambusinessinsider.vn
Neighborhood
82*
Family Score
Excellent
Family appeal is strong. Creative Park is about 230 m away, and Asian International School (AHS) and Vinschool Golden River each sit within roughly 1 km, with the planned Metropole Riverside Garden to add on-site green space.
93
Leisure Score
Excellent
Lifestyle options are strong and mostly a short walk away. Cafés and casual dining cluster within roughly 700 m, and an on-site gym covers daily fitness without leaving the development.
82
Convenience
Excellent
Daily essentials are well covered. Convenience stores and banks sit inside or beside the development, so routine errands rarely need a trip out, though a full supermarket is expected rather than confirmed.
67
Health
Good
Medical access is solid rather than deep. Vinmec Central Park International Hospital is about 1.9 km away for major care, with pharmacies and clinics roughly 900 m to 1 km out for routine needs.
88
Transit Access
Excellent
The Thủ Thiêm ferry pier is about 360 m away and Ba Son metro station about 680 m, so both water and rail transit are within walking range.
90
Commute Ease
Excellent
21 min to Q1 Bến Thành via MRT1. 15 min walk to metro station. The Bến Thành-Thủ Thiêm underground metro extension has been under construction since April 2026, targeting 2030.
100
Nightlife
Excellent
Nightlife is a standout, with a concentration of well-regarded bars and clubs within roughly 1 km. Some stay open late, so evening options are close to home in the central riverside area.
0
Quietness
Below Avg
Quietness is a clear weakness here: noise is rated high in this central riverside setting. A cluster of late-night bars and clubs within about 1 km and rush-hour traffic on Mai Chí Thọ add to ambient noise.
* Score includes on-site amenities that are planned or under construction, not yet open.
Domo Scores™
7.8
🏠 Homeowner
Good
7.6
📈 Investor
Good
Balanced for both homeowners and investors.
The Metropole is Thủ Thiêm's most established ultra-luxury riverside address, with three sub-zones in use, pink books issued for Galleria and Crest, and District 1 about 8-10 minutes away off-peak. The trade-offs are pink-book coverage of about 70% project-wide (Opera conversion under way, OpusK after handover), high noise, and a narrow, high-ticket buyer pool with gross rental yields near 2-3%.
🏠 Homeowner
Value
8
Livability
7.8
Legal & delivery
7.6
Location & connectivity
7.7
📈 Investor
Value
8
Returns & exit
7.2
Legal & delivery
7.6
Location & demand
7.5
Why the scores differ
Homeowner: A solid choice for homeowners who want a central riverside address and can live with noise. Three sub-zones are in use under Highgate Vietnam management, flood risk is minimal, and Creative Park plus international schools are within about 1 km. The catch is that pink books cover about 70% of the project, with Opera conversion under way and OpusK not handed over until April-May 2027.
Investor: A value-and-liquidity case rather than a yield case. Resale asks are documented in every delivered sub-zone and on-site Grade A offices feed an executive tenant pool, but gross rents run near 2-3% and tickets of VND 10 billion or more narrow the exit pool. SonKim's new The Metropolis, about 1.5 km away, adds competing luxury supply.
Price & Market
Current Market Price
310 triệu/m²
📈+154% since launch
Market range
150 triệu – 499 triệu/m²
Unit price
7,5 tỷ – 160 tỷ
Rent
22 triệu – 230 triệu/mo
Launch price
122 triệu/m²
Est. Rental Yield1.8%
•🟢 Thủ Thiêm's institutional build-out is advancing: VIFC opened in February 2026 and CBRE (May 2026) expects it to draw finance and fintech demand, while the political-administrative center broke ground on April 29, 2026.
•🟢 At about 310M/m² the project prices below the ultra-luxury peer median of roughly 420M/m² across four peers, which leaves relative room on a per-sqm basis.
•🟡 Legal status is mixed by sub-zone: pink books are issued for Galleria and Crest, conversion is under way for Opera, and OpusK follows its April-May 2027 handover, leaving project-wide coverage near 70%.
•🟡 Transit upgrades are real but not yet delivered: the underground metro extension broke ground on April 29, 2026 targeting 2030 and the Thu Thiem-Long Thanh railway targets 2030, while the pedestrian bridge's opening status is unconfirmed.
•🔴 New supply and financing costs are the main caution: SonKim's The Metropolis adds about 3,200 luxury units nearby, and CBRE (Q1 2026) reports floating mortgage rates of 12-15% as the main headwind to HCMC condo demand.
Last updated: October 2026
Is this a good deal?
🟢 ~10% cheaper than comparable projects
Project
Price
Distance
The Metropole
310 triệu/m²
—
Eco Smart City
350 triệu/m²
0.7 km
Zeit River
190 triệu/m²
0.8 km
Grand Marina Saigon
490 triệu/m²
0.8 km
Should you buy here?
Best for:
✓Homeowners who want a central riverside address with District 1 about 8-10 minutes away off-peak and accept an urban, high-noise setting
✓International-school families who want Asian International School (AHS) and Vinschool Golden River within about 1 km
Not ideal for:
✗Buyers with budgets below roughly VND 10 billion
✗Light sleepers or anyone who needs a quiet street; noise is rated high here
Market Trends
Resale asks in the delivered sub-zones cluster around 300-385M/m² against a project benchmark near 310M/m², and the sharper-looking moves mostly reflect which listings were sampled.
Decision Factors
Strengths
✓Three sub-zones (Galleria, Crest, Opera) are in use under Highgate Vietnam management, with pink books issued for Galleria and Crest and two Grade A office towers on-site
✓District 1 is about 8-10 minutes away across Thu Thiem 2 Bridge off-peak, and Ba Son metro station gives about 21 minutes to Bến Thành
✓Priced at about 310M/m², below the ultra-luxury peer group, with minimal flood risk on the purpose-drained peninsula
✓Creative Park is about 230 m away and Asian International School (AHS) and Vinschool Golden River are within roughly 1 km
Tradeoffs
!Noise is rated high, with a dense bar and club cluster within about 1 km and rush-hour congestion on Mai Chí Thọ; the surrounding civic district is still being built
!Ticket sizes of VND 10-100B, a management fee of 38,500 VND/m²/month and gross rental yields near 2-3% make this a capital-heavy, low-yield holding
!Typical resale asks differ widely by sub-zone (roughly 275-385M/m²), so one project-wide price is a weak guide
Watch items
?Pink books cover about 70% of the project: Opera conversion from purchase agreements is in progress and OpusK pink books follow handover (April-May 2027); confirm the status of the specific unit
?Listings can be confused across the three Metropole buildings and review evidence is limited to one source, so confirm the exact tower, view orientation and building operations in person
?SonKim's The Metropolis (about 3,200 units, roughly 1.5 km away) adds luxury supply, and the Saigon River pedestrian bridge and metro extension timelines should be verified rather than assumed
Resident Feedback Insights
Based on 6 reviews with content
Metropole Thu Thiem appears strongest for its views. The available signal describes spacious, bright outlooks that are considered uncommon in Saigon, which may suit buyers who prioritise a view and natural light.
A point to verify is the address. Signals suggest there are three separate Metropole buildings, so confirm which tower a listing belongs to and that the stated address matches. Management and communication feedback is also mixed, but it is low-stability and tied to individual stays, so it is not treated as a development-level finding.
Evidence is limited: only one review source sits behind these points. Treat them as viewing questions, not confirmed facts, and verify the tower, view orientation and building operations in person.
Strengths
Available review signals point to strong, bright views, described as hard to match elsewhere in Saigon.
What to verify
Listing addresses may be confused across three separate Metropole buildings; confirm the exact tower.
Viewing checklist
QWhich of the Metropole towers is this listing in, and does the address match it exactly?
QWhich floors and orientations get the open, bright views, and are they protected from future blocking?
Based on public resident reviews. Not an individual review. Always verify in person.
Unit Types
Apartments
Studio
0 Beds · 1 Baths · 43–50 m²
Under review
≈ 13,33 tỷ – 15,5 tỷ est.
310 triệu/m²
Singles & couples
1BR
1 Beds · 1 Baths · 50–79 m²
12 tỷ – 26 tỷ
265 triệu/m²
Rent: 23 triệu - 50 triệu/mo
Singles & couples
Loft
2 Beds · 2 Baths · 60–265 m²
Under review
≈ 18,6 tỷ – 82,15 tỷ est.
310 triệu/m²
Young families
3BR
3 Beds · 3 Baths · 117–185 m²
23 tỷ – 70 tỷ
295 triệu/m²
Rent: 40 triệu - 180 triệu/mo
Growing families
Duplex
3 Beds · 3 Baths · 150–450 m²
Under review
≈ 46,5 tỷ – 139,5 tỷ est.
310 triệu/m²
Growing families
Penthouse
4 Beds · 4 Baths · 170–600 m²
Under review
≈ 52,7 tỷ – 186 tỷ est.
310 triệu/m²
Growing families
Sky Villa
4 Beds · 4 Baths · 168–400 m²
Under review
45 tỷ – 100 tỷ
340 triệu/m²
Rent: 70 triệu - 230 triệu/mo
Growing families
Shophouses
Shophouse
0 Beds · 2 Baths · 150–400 m²
Under review
≈ 46,5 tỷ – 124 tỷ est.
310 triệu/m²
Singles & couples
Project Details
Developer
SonKim Land
Status
3 of 4 delivered
Completion
2027
Total Units
1492
Towers
8
Legal Information
Launch Date
2018-08
Handover
2027-04
Construction Permit
Approved
Pink Book
Partial
Pink Book %
70%
Legal Notes
Investor: Quoc Loc Phat JSC (development partner SonKim Land). Land use rights certificate CE 103770 (Dec 31, 2019), 50-year term from Jul 18, 2016. Construction permits #1074/GPXD-BQL-XD (Nov 5, 2019, infrastructure) and #1152/GPXD-BQL-XD (Nov 28, 2019, high-rise). Galleria and Crest pink books fully issued; Opera issuance in progress with most units still on HDMB per last check; OpusK under construction, handover targeting April-May 2027, pink book pending. Project-wide pink book coverage ~70%. Vietnamese citizens long-term ownership; foreigners 50-year lease. Legal review Oct 2026: searched for pink book progress and OpusK timeline; no new permit issues, disputes, ownership changes or Opera pink book figures found.
Amenities
👨👩👧Family: BIS, AIS, EIS, ISHCMC international schools within 2-3km — strongest international school cluster in HCMC. Children's play areas in each phase. Thu Duc City Hospital 7 min drive.
🏋️Fitness: 50m infinity pool with Saigon River views. Gym and fitness center. Tennis court. BBQ areas. Riverside jogging and cycling paths.
🏖️Lifestyle: Adjacent to Thu Thiem 2 Bridge with panoramic D1 skyline views. 2 Grade A office towers (The Hallmark 30F, The Mett 24F) within the development. Riverside promenade and landscaped gardens. Low-density living at 8 units per floor.
🛒Convenience: 4-level basement parking. 24/7 Highgate Vietnam security and management. Estella Place mall 2km. Thu Thiem 2 Bridge for direct D1 access. Saigon River pedestrian bridge to D1 under construction.
🌳 Garden🔥 BBQ Area🧒 Play Area🔒 Security🅿️ Car Parking🎾 Tennis Court🏍️ Motorbike Parking
High-income professionals, business executives, diplomats and affluent Vietnamese families, with a sizeable Japanese, Korean and Western expatriate community.
Things to consider (not deal breakers)
⚠️ Traffic
Mai Chi Tho congested during rush hours. Thu Thiem 2 Bridge provides direct D1 access but internal r...
Mai Chi Tho congested during rush hours. Thu Thiem 2 Bridge provides direct D1 access but internal road network still limited. Metro Line 1 operational (approximately 3km to Ben Thanh station via bridge). Metro Ben Thanh - Thu Thiem extension (fully underground) under construction since the April 29, 2026 groundbreaking, targeting 2030. The Saigon River pedestrian bridge to D1 was targeting a September 2, 2026 opening; published sources differ on its current status, so verify with the sales agent. Thu Thiem - Long Thanh Railway approved (THACO investor), main construction planned Q4 2026-2029, commercial operations targeting 2030. Ring Road 3 eastern section opened April 30, 2026; remaining sections targeting phased openings through late 2026.
→ Thu Thiem 2 Bridge provides direct D1 access in 8-10 min off-peak. Metro Ben Thanh - Thu Thiem extension (underground) under construction since April 29, 2026, targeting 2030. A Saigon River pedestrian bridge to D1 is planned; published sources differ on its opening status, so verify with the sales agent. Thu Thiem - Long Thanh Railway targets 2030 operations. Internal road network expanding alongside political-administrative center and central square development.
🌊 Flood Risk
Thu Thiem peninsula has modern drainage built from scratch; flood risk is minimal.
→ Thu Thiem peninsula built with modern drainage from scratch. Flood risk is minimal — among the lowest in HCMC.
Sub-zones
Crest Apartment, Shophouse
0 listings · 240 units
7,3 tỷ - 160 tỷ
140 triệu - 499 triệu/m²
0-4 BD · 43-400 m²
Under construction
Typical resale around 280M/m² (range 190-400M), with 2BR near 314M and 3BR near 379M; loft and penthouse readings of 422-543M/m² rest on thin samples
Galleria Apartment, Shophouse
0 listings · 378 units
10 tỷ - 85 tỷ
200 triệu - 499 triệu/m²
0-4 BD · 50-400 m²
Delivered 2021
Active resale flow at a typical 260-300M/m² (asks 250-350M), with 1BR, 2BR and 3BR readings now converging near 300M/m²; the low-rise towers sit at the accessible end of the project
Opera Apartment, Shophouse
0 listings · 646 units
11 tỷ - 130 tỷ
200 triệu - 499 triệu/m²
0-4 BD · 54-400 m²
Delivered 2024
Highest typical resale asks of the delivered sub-zones at about 385M/m² (range 320-450M), with wide total asks of VND 18.5-130B; fresh bedroom-level readings have thinned recently
OpusK Apartment
0 listings · 150 units
12 tỷ - 100 tỷ
215 triệu - 450 triệu/m²
2-4 BD · 85-600 m²
Handover soon · 2027
Primary asks around 275M/m² (range 250-300M) on a thin sample, with a 2BR reading near 372M/m² and early resale asks near 340M/m², so check the actual price list
Notable Places
Metropole Aquatic & Wellness Complex
66m-long aquatic complex featuring a 50m infinity lap pool with Saigon River and Bitexco views, kids pool, jacuzzi cove, water adventure playground, tropical rain spa shower, aqua massage pavilion, and floating sauna. Cabana decks and wooden pool lounge areas.
Metropole Riverside Garden
Landscaped garden and promenade along the Saigon River frontage. Includes sculptural garden, multi-purpose lawn, tai chi lawn, outdoor event lawn, jogging track, outdoor fitness trail, and BBQ areas connecting all four phases.
Metropole Shophouse Retail Precinct
Multi-level shophouse and retail precinct spanning the podium floors (ground to 4th floor) of all residential towers. Dining, shopping, and lifestyle services including convenience stores and cafes. 55m frontage on Ring Boulevard at The Crest.
The Hallmark
30-floor Grade A office tower within The Metropole complex, part of The Crest phase. First Grade A office building in Thu Thiem New Urban Area. River and city views with flexible floorplates for corporate tenants.
The Mett
22-floor Grade A office tower with 38,000m² GFA and 3 basements, within The Metropole complex adjacent to The Crest Residence. Managed by SonKim Land's Highgate.
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