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Sala 7 of 8 delivered
7 of 8 delivered

Sala Dai Quang Minh Urban Area — Thu Thiem, Thu Duc City

Đại Quang Minh Real Estate Investment JSC (THADICO / THACO Group)

7 of 8 sub-zones delivered · 1 upcoming 2027

HCMC's most complete luxury urban area — 106ha with 150ha ecological forest, yacht marina, Thiso Mall, Savills management, and pink books across all delivered phases.

💰 9,5 tỷ – 35 tỷ📏 132 triệu/m²🏗️ 7 of 8 delivered🏢 2571 units

106-hectare master-planned urban area in Thu Thiem by Dai Quang Minh (THACO Group). Comprises 7 branded residential phases — Sarimi, Sadora, Sarica, Sarina, Saroma Villa, Saritown, and Sarene — totaling over 3,700 units across apartments, compound villas, commercial townhouses, and shophouses. Anchored by a 150-hectare ecological forest park along the Saigon River, a 65-berth yacht marina, and Thiso Mall (33,000 sqm). Only 24% construction density across the entire site. Designed by Ong & Ong (Singapore) and managed by Savills. One of HCMC's most established luxury neighborhoods with pink books issued for all delivered phases.

Project news

Sarene officially opens for sale in September 2026, alongside Savila Sky Villas
Construction · Sep 2026 · tienphong.vn
Sarene Residence sales gallery opens April 19, 2026 — official sales launch pending
Construction · Apr 2026 · thuonghieucongluan.com.vn
Đại Quang Minh confirms 1,000+ pink books issued across Sala
Legal · Mar 2026 · hongphuland.com.vn

Neighborhood

80*
Family Score
Excellent
Family appeal is strong. VAS Sala Mega Campus, one of HCMC's best bilingual schools, a bilingual preschool and Sala Urban Park are all close by, which keeps school runs and weekend outdoor time within a short walk.
89*
Leisure Score
Excellent
Leisure options are strong for a residential compound. Thiso Mall Sala is within the development, backed by well-reviewed restaurants and cafés a short walk away; a marina and sports complex are planned on-site.
57*
Convenience
Average
Daily convenience is solid rather than deep. Emart Supermarket Sala and several convenience stores are within a short walk, with more daily retail expected as the development builds out.
47*
Health
Average
Healthcare access is moderate. Pharmacy and dental care are close, but there is no hospital on-site; Vinmec Central Park International Hospital is about 2.3 km away for serious care.
61
Transit Access
Good
A bus stop is roughly 470 m away and the nearest operating metro station, Ba Son, is about 3.1 km out. Metro Line 2's Thu Thiem Station, about 1 km away, is under construction.
100
Commute Ease
Excellent
27 min to Q1 Bến Thành via 172. 8 min walk to bus stop. Dual crossings via the Thu Thiem Tunnel and Thu Thiem 2 Bridge keep District 1 close, though the tunnel and Mai Chi Tho congest at peak hours.
22
Nightlife
Below Avg
Nightlife is weak: there is no dedicated bar or club district nearby. Reviewed late-night venues sit roughly 1.5 to 2.3 km away, so evenings in the compound stay residential.
81
Quietness
Excellent
Quietness is a strength: noise is rated low and the low-density compound sits away from the main nightlife corridors. Peak-hour traffic on Mai Chi Tho is the main caveat and is secondary to the calm residential setting.
* Score includes on-site amenities that are planned or under construction, not yet open.

Domo Scores™

7.3
🏠 Homeowner
Solid
7
📈 Investor
Solid

Balanced for both homeowners and investors.

Sala is a low-density (24%), Savills-managed riverside enclave facing District 1, best for affluent homeowners who want green space and a settled community. The tradeoffs are 10 billion VND+ tickets, peak-hour congestion on Mai Chi Tho and the Thu Thiem Tunnel, and indicative rental yields of only about 2–3%.

🏠 Homeowner
Value
6.2
Livability
8.1
Legal & delivery
7.3
Location & connectivity
7.6
📈 Investor
Value
6.2
Returns & exit
7.1
Legal & delivery
7.3
Location & demand
7.5
Why the scores differ

Homeowner: A good fit for homeowners who want space and greenery next to District 1. Low density, Savills management, pink books issued across the delivered sub-zones, and a VAS campus and Thiso Mall close by support daily life, but peak-hour traffic on Mai Chi Tho and the tunnel and a high price per square metre are real tradeoffs.

Investor: A capital-preservation case rather than an income case. Thu Thiem metro and administrative-centre buildout and an established resale market support exit, but tickets of 10 billion VND+, indicative gross rental yields of around 2–3% and new Sarene supply at 200–250M VND/m² cap the upside.

Price & Market

Current Market Price
132 triệu/m²
📈 +193% since launch
Market range98 triệu – 219 triệu/m²
Unit price9,5 tỷ – 35 tỷ
Rent22 triệu – 59 triệu/mo
Launch price45 triệu/m²
Est. Rental Yield2.2%
  • •🟢 Thu Thiem catalysts are dated: Metro Line 2 and the Political-Administrative Center both broke ground on 29 April 2026 (targets 2030 and 2027), and Thu Thiem 4 Bridge targets completion in Q4 2028 once construction starts.
  • •🟢 HCMC condominium secondary prices in the former city rose 32.3% year-on-year in Q1 2026 (CBRE, May 2026), a supportive market backdrop, though it is market-wide and not evidence of a Sala-specific re-rating.
  • •🟡 Sala apartment asks (175–240M VND/m², about 207.5M typical) sit at a premium to upper-mid peers and well above the former-HCMC primary average of about 91M VND/m² (CBRE, Q1 2026), so value rests on the compound's density, management and location.
  • •🟡 Rental yields look modest: Sadora rent snapshots of 24–33M VND/month against 12–16.5 billion VND asks imply roughly 2–3% gross, so returns depend more on capital value than income.
  • •🔴 Floating mortgage rates of 12–15% (CBRE, May 2026) and about 560 new Sarene units launching at 200–250M VND/m² add financing and supply pressure for leveraged buyers.
Last updated: October 2026

Is this a good deal?

Project Price Distance
Sala 132 triệu/m² —
Empire City Thu Thiem Similarly priced to somewhat higher at the top end High-rise Thu Thiem address closer to the river frontage, versus Sala's low-density, Savills-managed compound with parks and a school campus
Eaton Park Roughly 50% more expensive per square metre (Sala resale asks versus Eaton Park developer pricing) Newer Mai Chi Tho master plan with a green layout, versus Sala's established community and closer District 1 access

Should you buy here?

Best for:
  • ✓Affluent families wanting a settled, Savills-managed compound with a bilingual school (VAS) close by
  • ✓Expat and executive households who value green space within a short drive of District 1
  • ✓Buyers who prioritise low density and park access over street-level dining
Not ideal for:
  • ✗Budget buyers — secondary apartments start from roughly 7 billion VND and typically sit above 10 billion
  • ✗Nightlife seekers and those wanting walkable street-level dining

Decision Factors

Strengths

  • ✓Pink books are issued for every delivered sub-zone, with 1,000+ transfers confirmed by the developer in early 2026 — legal clarity is strong for an HCMC master plan.
  • ✓Low density (24%), Savills management, Sala Urban Park and Sala Park nearby, low noise and minimal flood risk give a calmer daily environment than most central compounds.
  • ✓VAS Sala Mega Campus, a curated top private K-12 school, and Thiso Mall sit within or beside the development, covering schooling and daily retail.
  • ✓Two Saigon River crossings to District 1 (Thu Thiem Tunnel, Thu Thiem 2 Bridge) and Metro Line 2, which broke ground in April 2026 with its Thu Thiem terminus about 1 km away.

Tradeoffs

  • !Entry tickets are high: secondary apartments start from roughly 7 billion VND and typically sit above 10 billion, with apartment asks of 175–240M VND/m² (about 207.5M typical) and villas and shophouses far higher.
  • !Peak-hour congestion on Mai Chi Tho and the Thu Thiem Tunnel, with bus-only transit today (about 27 minutes to Bến Thành via line 172).
  • !Walkable street dining and nightlife are thin and there is no on-site hospital; Vinmec Central Park is about 2.3 km away.

Watch items

  • ?Sarene (about 560 units, Lot 6.8) opened for sale in September 2026 at targeted 200–250M VND/m², with handover expected around late 2027 and pink books after handover — check the payment schedule and that construction keeps to date.
  • ?Catalyst timing is uneven: Metro Line 2 targets 2030, Thu Thiem 4 Bridge construction has not started (still targeting Q4 2026), and the Bach Dang pedestrian bridge missed its 2 September 2026 target with no new opening date.
  • ?Resale asks vary widely within sub-zones on thin samples (for example Sarimi 2BR snapshots from 120M to 205M VND/m²), no resident-review digest is available for management, parking or elevators, and the 150ha ecological forest is listed as planned on-site — verify comps and what is open today.

Project Details

DeveloperĐại Quang Minh Real Estate Investment JSC (THADICO / THACO Group)
Status7 of 8 delivered
Completion2027
Total Units2571
Towers13

Amenities

👨‍👩‍👧 Family: 7.3ha Sala Park, 150ha ecological forest with walking and cycling paths. International schools (BIS, AIS, EIS) within 3-4km. Children's playground at Thiso Mall outdoor area.
🏋️ Fitness: Football field with athletics track, tennis courts, golf practice range, Olympic swimming pools. Each apartment complex has its own pool and gym. Jogging and cycling trails through ecological forest.
🏖️ Lifestyle: 65-berth yacht marina on Saigon River. Thiso Mall (33,000 sqm, 200 retail units). Nguyen Co Thach commercial street with 116 shophouses. BBQ areas and community clubhouses.
🛒 Convenience: Basement parking in all buildings (2 levels). 24/7 security across entire compound. Savills property management. Shuttle bus service available.
🌳 Garden🔥 BBQ Area🧒 Play Area🔒 Security🅿️ Car Parking🎾 Tennis Court🛍️ Shopping MallShophouse Street🏍️ Motorbike Parking

Location & Commute

Sala

11 min
District 1 CBD
39 min
Tân Sơn Nhất Airport
49 min
Long Thành Airport
CBD (peak)14 min
CBD (off-peak)11 min
Airport (peak)46 min
Airport (off-peak)39 min
Long Thành (peak)52 min
Long Thành (off-peak)49 min
🚇
Metro
Ba Son Station
3.1km
🛍️
Mall
Thiso Mall Sala
Within development
🛒
Supermarket
Expected daily retail
Expected
🏫
Schools
Singapore International School Binh Than…
2.0km
🏥
Hospitals
Vinmec Central Park International Hospit…
2.3km
🌳
Park
Ecological Forest Park
Planned on-site
Major Roads
Mai Chi Tho ExpresswayNguyen Co Thach BoulevardThu Thiem TunnelThu Thiem 2 Bridge
🔇 Low Noise🌊 Moderate Flood🛣️ Near Highway

Affluent Vietnamese professionals, senior executives and expats (Korean, Japanese, Singaporean). Owner-occupancy is high with low Airbnb presence, and long-term residents are established across the delivered sub-zones under Savills management.

Things to consider (not deal breakers)
⚠️ Traffic
Mai Chi Tho Expressway congested during morning and evening rush hours. Thu Thiem Tunnel creates bot...
Mai Chi Tho Expressway congested during morning and evening rush hours. Thu Thiem Tunnel creates bottleneck at peak times with limited lane capacity. Northern sub-area (Sarene zone) has active construction activity.
→ Dual D1 access via Thu Thiem Tunnel and Thu Thiem 2 Bridge. A pedestrian bridge to Bach Dang Wharf is under construction (foundations done, main span pending). Metro Line 2 under construction with Thu Thiem Station ~1km away. Thu Thiem 4 Bridge approved, connecting to Nguyen Van Linh (District 7).
🌊 Flood Risk
Thu Thiem built on elevated reclaimed land with modern drainage from the ground up. Sala has an inte...
Thu Thiem built on elevated reclaimed land with modern drainage from the ground up. Sala has an internal drainage system independent of surrounding areas. Flood risk is minimal.
→ Built on elevated reclaimed land with dedicated drainage infrastructure. No flooding history across all occupied phases.

Sub-zones

Sadora
Sadora Apartment
0 listings · 10 units
12 tỷ - 40 tỷ
136 triệu - 234 triệu/m²
2-4 BD · 82-220 m²
Delivered 2017
Widest spread of tickets: 2BR around 158M VND/m², 3BR 163–182M, premium units up to about 217M; roughly 12–40 billion VND
Sarene
Sarene Apartment
0 listings · 560 units
10 tỷ - 32,5 tỷ
200 triệu - 250 triệu/m²
1-3 BD · 50-130 m²
Under construction · Handover 2027
Primary pricing targeted at 200–250M VND/m² (around 225M typical); no resale listings yet
Sari Town
Sari Town Shophouse, Townhouse
0 listings · 235 units
36 tỷ - 70 tỷ
3-4 BD · 112-172 m²
Delivered 2018
Townhouse asks around 36–62 billion VND with thin listings
Sarica
Sarica Apartment
0 listings · 175 units
10,2 tỷ - 35 tỷ
132 triệu - 219 triệu/m²
2-4 BD · 101-270 m²
Delivered 2017
Highest-priced delivered apartments: 2BR asks around 196M VND/m², 3BR snapshots 210–256M on a thin sample, tickets roughly 19.5–39.5 billion VND
Sarimi
Sarimi Apartment, Shophouse
0 listings · 46 units
9,5 tỷ - 17 tỷ
100 triệu - 140 triệu/m²
2-3 BD · 82-283 m²
Delivered 2016
Lower-ticket delivered apartments, but 2BR snapshots swung from 120M to 205M VND/m² and 3BR sit near 115M, reflecting listing mix
Sarina
Sarina Apartment, Shophouse
0 listings · 47 units
10,2 tỷ - 14,5 tỷ
98 triệu - 130 triệu/m²
0-3 BD · 35-314 m²
Delivered 2019
Lowest per-square-metre apartment asks: 2BR around 118M VND/m² and 3BR around 106M, plus occasional shophouse listings at 45–70 billion VND
Saroma
Saroma Villa
0 listings · 241 units
125 tỷ - 490 tỷ
440 triệu/m²
4-7 BD · 322-1079 m²
Delivered 2017
Villa asks of 440–755M VND/m² (about 598M typical), 125–280 billion VND per villa; thin, bespoke supply
Shophouse Nguyễn Cơ Thạch
Shophouse Nguyễn Cơ Thạch Shophouse
0 listings · 116 units
168 tỷ - 188 tỷ
4 BD · 167-200 m²
Delivered 2018
Thin, high-ticket supply with snapshot asks of about 168–188 billion VND (lower confidence); rents of roughly 200–300M VND/month

Notable Places

Ecological Forest Park
150.25-hectare protected ecological forest along the Saigon River. Jogging paths, cycling trails, and riverside promenade spanning over 1km of waterfront.
Ecological Forest Park
Sala Marina
65-berth yacht marina on the Saigon River — the only marina within an urban residential area in HCMC.
Sala Marina
Sala Park
7.32-hectare public park with freshwater lake, flower displays, and walking paths. Open daily 4:00-23:00, free admission. Known as 'miniature Singapore' and a popular weekend destination in HCMC.
Sala Park
Sala Sports Complex
Football field with 235-lane athletics track, tennis courts, and golf practice range. Community sports hub for the Sala urban area.
Sala Sports Complex
Thiso Mall Sala
Shopping and commercial center within Sala urban area, operated by THACO Group. Retail, dining, and daily convenience services for residents.
Thiso Mall Sala

Growth Catalysts

  • 🚧Bach Dang–Thu Thiem pedestrian bridge: foundations and piers done, 3,000-ton main span misses September 2 target (2026)
  • 🚧Sarene Residence: Sala first new apartment sub-zone in 10 years, under construction since January 2026 (2027)
  • 🚧Thu Thiem Political-Administrative Center: groundbreaking April 29, 2026; Sun Group, 30,000B VND, 26 floors, targeting 2027 operations (2027)
  • 🚧Thu Thiem 4 Bridge: land-clearance survey underway Aug 3-20, 2026 in Tan Thuan Ward; groundbreaking still targeting Q4 2026 (2028)
  • 🚀Metro Line 2 Bến Thành–Thủ Thiêm groundbreaking confirmed April 29, 2026 (5.58km, 33,000B VND, THACO BT) (2030)
  • 🚀Thu Thiem–Long Thanh Urban Railway: 47.7km airport link, groundbreaking targeting June–July 2026 (2032)
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