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3 of 4 delivered
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.
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.
Balanced for both homeowners and investors.
The Metropole is HCMC's most distinctive ultra-luxury waterfront address — three sub-zones delivered with pink books, priced 25% below its ultra-luxury peers, and positioned at the centre of Thu Thiem's emerging global financial district. The trade-off is a genuinely high-noise urban setting and a district retail scene that is still filling in. Review-derived risks around management fees or unresolved complaints still need direct due diligence.
Homeowner: A strong choice for homeowners who prioritize waterfront views, international school access, and low-density luxury. The project delivers a genuinely rare combination: unobstructed Saigon River and District 1 skyline views, 8 units per floor, an on-site aquatic complex, and AIS and ISHCMC within 1.5km. The honest constraints are a high-noise urban setting — D1's bar scene is directly across the river — and documented management responsiveness concerns that warrant hands-on verification before committing.
Investor: A credible investment anchored by a working secondary market, a deep expat executive tenant pool, and proven 2–2.5x appreciation across earlier sub-zones since initial launch. The VIFC hub operational since February 2026 and Long Thanh Airport now running add meaningful demand-side tailwinds. The drag is thin gross rental yield — estimated 2–3% at current resale pricing — and medium-term supply risk as SonKim's The Metropolis brings around 3,200 luxury units 1.5km away from about 2028.
| 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 |
| 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 | 480 triệu/m² | 0.8 km |
Resale pricing has moved sharply higher across the Crest and Opera sub-zones over recent months, while Galleria 1-2BR listings have modestly retreated; the project-level snapshot reflects a shift in active listings toward larger and upper-floor configurations rather than uniform market-wide appreciation.
Based on 6 reviews with content
Metropole Thu Thiem's strongest draw is its physical position: available review signals consistently highlight exceptional views and bright, spacious units, attributes that are inherent to the development's elevated riverside location in Thu Thiem and unlikely to change. For buyers or renters prioritising outlook and natural light over city-centre density, this development may suit well. The main area to probe carefully is building management. Multiple independent signals — among the most specific and consistent in the available data — report staff hanging up on calls, selectively ignoring contact attempts, and failing to provide basic operational information despite repeated follow-up. Address confusion across the three Metropole buildings is also noted; confirming the exact block and access protocol before any visit is strongly advisable. These are low-stability factors that can improve or worsen over time, but the volume and specificity of the signals warrants direct verification. Available evidence is moderate in volume: six processed reviews with concentrated negative feedback on management. Positive impressions of the apartment quality and views are noted but rest on fewer independent data points. Prospective buyers should treat management responsiveness as a primary question to investigate in person — speak directly with current residents and test contact channels before committing.
Based on public resident reviews. Not an individual review. Always verify in person.
| Developer | SonKim Land |
| Status | 3 of 4 delivered |
| Completion | 2027 |
| Total Units | 1492 |
| Towers | 8 |
| 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, owns >50%). 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) for infrastructure; #1152/GPXD-BQL-XD (Nov 28, 2019) for high-rise. Galleria (sub-zone 1) and Crest (sub-zone 2) pink books fully issued. Opera (sub-zone 3) pink book issuance in progress — secondary listings confirm some Opera units showing issued pink books as of June 2026; remaining units converting from HDMB. OpusK (sub-zone 4) under construction, handover targeting April–May 2027; pink book pending. Project-wide pink book pct ~70%. Vietnamese citizens long-term ownership; foreigners 50-year lease. Banking partner: Vietcombank. Legal review June 2026: no new permit issues or disputes. |
The Metropole
| CBD (peak) | 8 min |
| CBD (off-peak) | 5 min |
| Airport (peak) | 45 min |
| Airport (off-peak) | 35 min |
| Long Thành (peak) | 62 min |
| Long Thành (off-peak) | 54 min |
High-income professionals, business executives, diplomats, and affluent Vietnamese families. A notable expatriate community with Japanese, Korean, and Western residents, many tied to the VIFC financial hub or corporate postings in the District 1 and Thu Thiem corridor. Airbnb activity is limited, supporting a stable, long-term residential atmosphere.
