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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.

💰 4,9 tỷ – 490 tỷ📏 258,3 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

Đại Quang Minh confirms 1,000+ pink books issued across Sala
Legal · Mar 2026 · hongphuland.com.vn
Sarene Residence groundbreaking Jan 13, 2026 — first new Sala phase in 10 years
Construction · Jan 2026 · centralcons.vn

Neighborhood

80*
Family Score
Excellent
Family life is excellent here. VAS Sala Mega Campus, one of HCMC's best-ranked bilingual K-12 schools, is within the development for on-foot school drop-offs, and Sala Urban Park — one of the city's most popular parks — provides abundant green space on-site.
89*
Leisure Score
Excellent
Lifestyle appeal is at its peak here. Thiso Mall Sala within the development anchors a varied dining and retail scene, with a dense spread of cafés and restaurants across the compound's residential podiums giving residents strong everyday leisure without leaving the development.
57*
Convenience
Average
Daily convenience is strong across the compound. Emart Supermarket serves full grocery needs within the development, and multiple convenience store chains distributed across the residential podiums cover everyday top-ups.
47*
Health
Average
Medical access is solid for the compound. Vinmec Central Park International Hospital is 2.3km away for specialist and emergency care, with several pharmacies and clinics available within the development for routine health needs.
69
Transit Access
Good
Bus routes are the primary transit option today, with stops accessible within a short walk; the nearest metro, Ba Son Station, is 3.1km away and under active construction as part of Metro Line 2, targeting 2030 operations.
100
Commute Ease
Excellent
27 min to Q1 Bến Thành via 172. 8 min walk to bus stop.
22
Nightlife
Below Avg
No concentrated nightlife scene exists near the compound. Sala's residential character defines evenings — the area's few accessible venues sit outside the development at a short drive away, and the compound's own commercial zones close well before midnight.
81
Quietness
Excellent
Ambient noise is moderate overall. Small bars and commercial venues within and immediately around the compound generate background activity that keeps this from being a truly quiet residential setting, though the internal green corridors between residential clusters provide meaningful buffering.
* Score includes on-site amenities that are planned or under construction, not yet open.

Domo Scores™

7.3
🏠 Homeowner
Solid
7.1
📈 Investor
Solid

Balanced for both homeowners and investors.

HCMC's most established luxury masterplan community — a Savills-managed compound with confirmed pink books across all six delivered sub-zones, a top bilingual school on-site, and 150ha of ecological forest; buyers pay a clear premium over the luxury segment median but are acquiring a fully functioning neighborhood with the strongest legal track record in Thu Thiem.

🏠 Homeowner
Value
5.7
Livability
8.3
Legal & delivery
7.3
Location & connectivity
7.6
📈 Investor
Value
5.7
Returns & exit
7.8
Legal & delivery
7.3
Location & demand
7.5
Why the scores differ

Homeowner: A strong choice for homeowners who want HCMC's most complete luxury compound. Savills-managed for nearly a decade, 1,000+ pink books issued across all delivered sub-zones, a top-ranked bilingual school on-site, and 150ha of ecological forest with a yacht marina form a livability package peers cannot match. The honest constraint is price: at 30%+ above the luxury segment median, buyers are paying for a proven neighborhood — appreciation from current levels requires area-wide re-rating, not just project maturation.

Investor: A dependable income play anchored by an active resale market and a clear expat-corporate tenant pool, with rental yields of 4–5% achievable in the mid-range sub-zones (Sarimi, Sadora, Sarina). Three infrastructure catalysts are now active builds — the Bach Dang–Thu Thiem pedestrian bridge (Sep 2026), the Political-Administrative Center (2027), and Metro Line 2 to Bến Thành (2030) — each independently strengthening the long-term demand thesis. The limit: ultra-luxury sub-zones (Sarica, Sarene at 163–250M/m²) carry thin exit liquidity, and the project's 32% price premium over the luxury median constrains capital gain headroom unless the broader Thu Thiem market re-rates.

Price & Market

Current Market Price
258,3 triệu/m²
📈 +474% since launch
Market range89 triệu – 1 tỷ/m²
Unit price4,9 tỷ – 490 tỷ
Rent18 triệu – 250 triệu/mo
Launch price45 triệu/m²
Est. Rental Yield0.6%
  • 🟢 Secondary apartment prices across the project are stable at 175–240M/m² (typical ~207M/m²) with no directional pressure in the most recent observation window — established demand continues to absorb resale supply in the mid-range sub-zones.
  • 🟢 Three infrastructure catalysts moved from plan to active build in 2026: Metro Line 2 Thủ Thiêm (groundbreaking April 29, 2026, targeting 2030), the Bach Dang–Thu Thiem pedestrian bridge (over 50% complete, September 2026 target), and the HCMC Political-Administrative Center (groundbreaking April 29, 2026, Sun Group, 2027 operations).
  • 🟢 Sarene Residence — Sala's first new apartment sub-zone in a decade — broke ground January 2026 with approximately 560 units targeting 200–250M/m² primary; the mid-2026 sales launch will be the key signal for the compound's next pricing cycle.
  • 🟡 Vietnam's FTSE Russell upgrade to Secondary Emerging Market status (effective September 2026) is expected to trigger approximately USD 6 billion in passive and active fund inflows, improving investor sentiment toward HCMC real estate. Per CBRE (May 2026).
  • 🔴 Floating mortgage rates at 12–15% (CBRE Q1 2026) continue to constrain domestic buyer affordability in the luxury segment — cash buyers, expat corporate renters, and institutional accounts remain the most active participants at Sala's price levels.

Is this a good deal?

Project Price Distance
Sala 258,3 triệu/m²
Vinhomes Central Park 25–40% cheaper across comparable apartment types Bình Thạnh riverfront, ~2km from D1 — strong Vinhomes brand and closer current metro access, but higher construction density
Masteri An Phú 35–50% cheaper — the liquid upper-mid entry point in District 2 An Phú Ward (District 2), directly on operating Metro Line 1 — strong secondary market liquidity, smaller compound without Sala's green infrastructure

Should you buy here?

Best for:
  • Affluent families seeking an established compound with an on-site bilingual school and abundant green space near D1
  • Expats on multi-year corporate assignments who value Savills-managed security and proximity to District 1
  • Nature-oriented homeowners drawn to the ecological forest, riverfront promenade, and yacht marina within the compound
Not ideal for:
  • Budget-conscious buyers — entry pricing across most apartment sub-zones starts at 7–10 billion VND
  • Residents who need metro rail access today — Metro Line 2 Thủ Thiêm station targets 2030
  • Those preferring walkable street-level dining and a vibrant nightlife scene — the compound is quiet and residential in character

Decision Factors

Strengths

  • 1,000+ pink books confirmed issued across all six delivered sub-zones (Đại Quang Minh, early 2026) — the most thorough legal track record of any luxury masterplan in HCMC
  • 150ha ecological forest with 1km+ Saigon River promenade and a 65-berth yacht marina — green infrastructure impossible to replicate within an HCMC residential compound
  • VAS Sala Mega Campus, one of HCMC's top bilingual K-12 schools, is within the development — on-foot school drop-offs from most residential clusters
  • Savills Vietnam manages the full compound — consistent standards across all delivered sub-zones for nearly a decade of community life

Tradeoffs

  • !Resale prices sit 30%+ above the luxury segment peer median — appreciation from current levels requires a broader Thu Thiem area re-rating rather than individual project maturation
  • !Peak-hour traffic through the Thủ Thiêm Tunnel is a persistent daily constraint — the Thu Thiem 4 Bridge (expected Q4 2028 completion) will partially relieve it

Watch items

  • ?Sarene sub-zone sales launch targeted mid-2026 at 200–250M/m² primary — verify actual launch pricing and initial absorption before treating this as a resale comp for other sub-zones
  • ?Pink book status at project root is 'partial' — all six delivered sub-zones have confirmed issuance; Sarene sub-zone pink books are pending post-handover — verify the status for your specific sub-zone before signing
  • ?Metro Line 2 groundbreaking confirmed April 2026 — Thủ Thiêm station (~1km from Sala) targets 2030 operations; plan commutes assuming buses and personal vehicles remain the only options until then

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

Map

Sala

11 min
District 1 CBD
40 min
Tân Sơn Nhất Airport
50 min
Long Thành Airport
CBD (peak)16 min
CBD (off-peak)11 min
Airport (peak)51 min
Airport (off-peak)40 min
Long Thành (peak)52 min
Long Thành (off-peak)50 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

Sala's community centres on affluent Vietnamese professionals and C-suite executives who live full-time, alongside a substantial Korean, Japanese, and Singaporean expat presence — many on multi-year corporate assignments. Owner-occupancy rates are high with low short-term rental activity. Savills property management creates consistent compound standards across all delivered sub-zones, and the community across the first six sub-zones has been maturing for up to a decade.

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. Pedestrian bridge to Bach Dang Wharf under construction. 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
5,5 tỷ - 19 tỷ
60 triệu - 160 triệu/m²
2-4 BD · 82-220 m²
Delivered 2017
The most accessible entry point into Sala — resale at 70–75M/m² (6.1–8.6B VND) makes this the compound's highest-liquidity sub-zone, with a broad secondary buyer base and reliable rental activity at 35–45M/month.
Sarene
Sarene Apartment
0 listings · 560 units
10 tỷ - 30 tỷ
200 triệu - 250 triệu/m²
1-3 BD · 50-130 m²
Under construction · Handover 2027
No secondary market has formed yet — primary pricing is targeted at 200–250M/m² for approximately 560 apartments, establishing a new pricing ceiling for the compound; the mid-2026 sales launch will provide the first evidence of buyer appetite at this tier.
Sari Town
Sari Town Shophouse, Townhouse
0 listings · 235 units
46 tỷ - 70 tỷ
620 triệu - 1 tỷ/m²
3-4 BD · 112-172 m²
Delivered 2018
Commercial townhouses at 46–70B VND on the secondary market, with rental demand at 75–250M/month — a business-operator product targeting F&B and retail users rather than residential owner-occupants.
Sarica
Sarica Apartment
0 listings · 175 units
14 tỷ - 28 tỷ
132 triệu - 194 triệu/m²
2-4 BD · 101-270 m²
Delivered 2017
The compound's most exclusive apartment sub-zone — resale listings at 150–180M/m² with limited transactional depth; only 175 units in two low-rise towers means supply surfaces infrequently and exits require a patient seller's approach.
Sarimi
Sarimi Apartment, Shophouse
0 listings · 46 units
7,3 tỷ - 80 tỷ
89 triệu - 400 triệu/m²
2-3 BD · 82-283 m²
Delivered 2016
Sala's most established apartment sub-zone with the deepest resale supply — listings at 7.5–14B VND (around 110M/m²), supported by active rental demand at 35–46M/month from an established expat and local professional tenant base.
Sarina
Sarina Apartment, Shophouse
0 listings · 47 units
7,2 tỷ - 70 tỷ
97 triệu - 350 triệu/m²
0-3 BD · 35-314 m²
Delivered 2019
Mid-tier resale at 97–114M/m² (8.6–16.5B VND) — a relatively thin listing pool given the small total unit count, but rental demand is active at 19–38M/month from an expat and local professional base.
Saroma
Saroma Villa
0 listings · 241 units
190 tỷ - 490 tỷ
150 triệu - 160 triệu/m²
4-7 BD · 322-1079 m²
Delivered 2017
Compound villas at 240–490B VND on the secondary market (around 155M/m² reference), with villa rentals at 200–250M/month — a narrow but consistently active ultra-high-net-worth and expat executive segment.
Shophouse Nguyễn Cơ Thạch
Shophouse Nguyễn Cơ Thạch Shophouse
0 listings · 116 units
140 tỷ - 188 tỷ
4 BD · 167-200 m²
Delivered 2018
Boulevard-facing shophouses at 140–188B VND on the secondary market, with rental demand at 100–165M/month — the compound's premium commercial-strip product for F&B and retail operators seeking frontage on the 44.7m-wide internal boulevard.

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 over 50% complete as of April 2026, September 2026 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: Q4 2026 groundbreaking confirmed (5,063B VND, 8 lanes, 2.16km) (2028)
  • 🚀Metro Line 2 Bến Thành–Thủ Thiêm groundbreaking confirmed April 29, 2026 (5.58km, 33,000B VND, THACO BT) (2030)
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