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The Global City - World-Class Township in An Phú, Thu Duc

Masterise Homes

3 of 8 sub-zones delivered · 5 upcoming 2026–2028

117.4ha world-class township by Foster + Partners with Metro Line 1 access, 92ha golf course, and Southeast Asia's largest water music fountain — HCMC's most ambitious new downtown

💰 5,6 tỷ – 120 tỷ📏 133,8 triệu/m²🏗️ 3 of 8 delivered🏢 11800 units

117.4-hectare world-class urban township in An Phú, Thu Duc, designed by Foster + Partners (UK) — the firm's first township masterplan in Vietnam. Developed by Masterise Homes across five distinct neighborhoods: SOHO commercial townhouses, Canal Walk high-rise apartments, Waterfront Park riverside townhouses, Diners Square entertainment precinct, and Villa Oasis luxury villas. Features 22 towers, 11,800 units, a 92-hectare international golf course, and the 2km Canal of Love with Southeast Asia's largest water music fountain. 28% construction density with 26 hectares of greenery and water features.

Project news

HCMC Ring Road 3 (Vanh Dai 3) Elevated Section Opens for Traffic
Infrastructure · Apr 2026 · domo.vn
Lotte Mall confirmed as operator of Global City 123,000m² complex
Construction · Apr 2026 · masterland.vn
Waterfront Park construction completed — March 2026
Construction · Mar 2026 · domo.vn
Diners Square begins handover to owners — March 2026
Construction · Mar 2026 · domo.vn
Masteri Grand View tops out January 2026; interior fit-out underway for Q1/2027 handover
Construction · Jan 2026 · dnse.com.vn
Show all 7 updates

Area news

Government officially approves Thu Thiem – Long Thanh railway project
Policy · Mar 2026 · domo.vn
Thu Thiem – Long Thanh Railway: Vietnamese government officially approves project deployment
Policy · Jan 2026 · domo.vn

Neighborhood

77*
Family Score
Good
Family appeal is excellent here. City Park — a 13 ha green space open since 2024 — operates within the development, providing cycling and running trails; The American School (TAS), one of HCMC's well-regarded international schools, is nearby for school-age children.
84*
Leisure Score
Excellent
Lifestyle amenity depth is the standout strength here. The delivered SOHO and Wiyo Complex precincts host a broad mix of casual dining, cafés, and commercial activity within the development; Lotte Mall (123,000 sqm) is under construction on-site and expected to open in late 2026.
58
Convenience
Average
Daily convenience is well covered. Supermarkets, banking, and everyday retail are within walking distance outside the project; an on-site supermarket is expected as the development fills out, and Lotte Mall will add substantial retail depth when it opens.
56
Health
Average
Health access is solid for everyday needs. Small clinics and pharmacies within walking range handle routine care; Vinmec Central Park International Hospital at 5.8 km provides major specialist and emergency services.
29
Transit Access
Below Avg
Transit access is limited at the project boundary — Metro Line 1's Rạch Chiếc station is 2.1 km away and bus stops are over 2 km out. A free electric shuttle (TGC01) connects the project to Rạch Chiếc station, partially bridging the walking gap.
52
Commute Ease
Average
58 min to Q1 Bến Thành via D4. 13 min walk to bus stop. Ring Road 3's Thu Duc elevated section opened April 30, 2026 and An Phu Interchange is nearing full completion, reducing peak-hour friction on the Mai Chi Tho–CBD corridor.
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Nightlife
Below Avg
There is no dedicated nightlife district at or near the project. The SOHO and Diners Square precincts are oriented toward daytime dining and commercial activity; no concentration of late-night bars, clubs, or entertainment venues exists within a practical distance.
80
Quietness
Excellent
Ambient noise is mixed at present — the development's internal green spaces (City Park, Canal of Love promenade) offer quieter pockets, but small karaoke venues and casual bars in the 1.3–1.7 km radius, plus ongoing construction across multiple sub-zones, keep the surrounding environment lively rather than quiet.
* Score includes on-site amenities that are planned or under construction, not yet open.

Domo Scores™

7.3
🏠 Homeowner
Solid
7.2
📈 Investor
Solid

Balanced for both homeowners and investors.

The Global City is HCMC's most ambitious masterplan in active build-out — a 117.4 ha Foster + Partners township with an operating park and commercial precinct, incoming Lotte Mall, and three infrastructure catalysts now delivering. The binding trade-off is that most high-rise sub-zones hand over between late 2026 and 2028, so the full urban lifestyle picture requires patience.

🏠 Homeowner
Value
6.1
Livability
7.8
Legal & delivery
7.3
Location & connectivity
7.7
📈 Investor
Value
6.1
Returns & exit
7.2
Legal & delivery
7.3
Location & demand
8
Why the scores differ

Homeowner: A strong choice for homeowners who want Masterise's flagship masterplan address in Thu Duc. The 13 ha City Park and SOHO precinct are operating, international schools TAS and ICS are nearby, and Lotte Mall is in the final fit-out stages. The tradeoff is price: at ~140M/sqm primary you are paying 22% above comparable upper-mid peers, and on-site anchors like King's College Wimbledon and the Rach Chiec Sports Complex are still years from completion.

Investor: The investment case is strongest for buyers backing the infrastructure and sports-city thesis — Ring Road 3 and An Phu Interchange are now delivering, Long Thanh Airport targets Q4 2026, and the adjacent 212 ha Rach Chiec National Sports Complex broke ground. Active secondary market and Masterise brand provide a meaningful resale floor, but Cosmo Central's 64% Q1 2026 absorption versus 80-92% for comparable HCMC launches points to price selectivity at premium levels. Rental yields of roughly 3-4% are achievable once apartments are delivered, supported by expat demand from the TAS and ICS school corridor.

Price & Market

Current Market Price
133,8 triệu/m²
📉 -65% since launch
Market range100 triệu – 180 triệu/m²
Unit price5,6 tỷ – 120 tỷ
Rent20 triệu – 180 triệu/mo
Launch price385 triệu/m²
Est. Rental Yield1.9%
  • 🟢 Infrastructure catalysts now delivering: Ring Road 3 elevated section opened April 30, 2026 and An Phu Interchange approaching full completion by mid-2026, materially closing the commute gap between Global City and the CBD (per CBRE broker intelligence, May 2026).
  • 🟢 Lotte operatorship confirmed for the 123,000 sqm on-site retail complex — an institutional brand commitment replacing developer-only promises, with retail fit-outs under way and a late 2026/early 2027 target opening.
  • 🟡 Q1 2026 primary market: Cosmo Central (900 units at 125M/sqm) recorded 64% absorption — the weakest among tracked HCMC new launches that quarter (Green Skyline 92%, The Harmonie and Orchard Mansion both 80%), suggesting buyer selectivity at premium price levels in extended Thu Duc (CBRE Research Q1 2026).
  • 🟡 Secondary market has held at 120–170M/sqm (typical ~145M) with no material movement, reflecting stable but not accelerating resale conditions; buyers should verify current comps sub-zone by sub-zone.
  • 🔴 Rach Chiec National Sports Complex — land acquisition phase still active (897 households, September 2026 target handover), physical construction expected Q4 2026; main venues target 2029–2030, with independent estimates closer to 2031–2032 given acquisition delays.

Is this a good deal?

Project Price Distance
Global City 133,8 triệu/m²
Masteri An Phu Similarly priced on secondary (~130–150M/sqm) but smaller compound and mostly delivered Closer to CBD (An Phu, D2 fringe), fully delivered with active rental market
Vinhomes Grand Park 30–50% cheaper at ~50–75M/sqm for apartments Far east Thu Duc, Vinhomes scale and execution but very different price and buyer profile
Metropole Thu Thiem 40–70% more expensive at ~200–250M/sqm Ultra-luxury riverfront in Thu Thiem, different segment and buyer profile entirely

Should you buy here?

Best for:
  • Affluent families who want HCMC's most international address — TAS and ICS are nearby, King's College Wimbledon is planned on-site
  • Golf enthusiasts — the 92 ha Thu Duc Golf Course is integrated into the masterplan
  • Buyers comfortable with a 2026-2028 handover horizon who want Masterise's delivery track record as assurance
  • Expat professionals in the Thu Duc tech and finance corridor who need nearby international schooling
Not ideal for:
  • Buyers needing move-in comfort within 12 months — high-rise sub-zones deliver from late 2026 onwards
  • Price-sensitive homeowners — primary pricing at 100-160M/sqm is at the premium end of the upper-mid segment

Decision Factors

Strengths

  • Largest masterplanned compound in former District 2 — Foster + Partners 117.4 ha design with operating City Park, Canal of Love, and SOHO/Diners Square precincts already active
  • Infrastructure inflection point: Ring Road 3 elevated section opened April 30, 2026 and An Phu Interchange completing by mid-2026 — fastest road access from Global City to the CBD in the area's history
  • Lotte confirmed as operator of the 123,000 sqm on-site retail complex — exterior finishing complete, retailer fit-outs from Q3 2026, target opening late 2026/early 2027
  • Pink books proven and issuing for SOHO sub-zone (over 400 units by April 2026) — legal execution track record for the project's apartment sub-zones

Tradeoffs

  • !Primary prices at ~140M/sqm average are 22% above the upper-mid peer median — buyers pay for the masterplan vision and Masterise brand, not yet-delivered amenities
  • !Cosmo Central's Q1 2026 launch recorded 64% absorption versus 80–92% for comparable HCMC launches (per CBRE Q1 2026), signaling buyer selectivity at premium price levels in extended Thu Duc
  • !Commute friction remains: Đỗ Xuân Hợp congests during peak hours, and bus transit to Q1 takes approximately 58 min via line D4

Watch items

  • ?Pink books: only partial coverage at project level (beyond SOHO sub-zone); all high-rise sub-zones are pending post-handover issuance — verify the specific sub-zone status before signing
  • ?Lotte Mall and King's College Wimbledon are both under construction — Lotte targets late 2026/early 2027 opening; King's College has no confirmed opening date published
  • ?Rach Chiec National Sports Complex (212 ha) adjacent catalyst remains multi-year: land acquisition targets September 2026, physical construction Q4 2026, main venues targeting 2029–2030

Unit Types

Apartments

1BR
1 Beds · 1 Baths · 47–61 m²
5,6 tỷ – 8,5 tỷ
137,7 triệu/m²
Singles & couples
2BR
2 Beds · 2 Baths · 66–85 m²
7,67 tỷ – 13,4 tỷ
137,7 triệu/m²
Young families
3BR
3 Beds · 2 Baths · 90–144 m²
11,3 tỷ – 20,3 tỷ
137,7 triệu/m²
Growing families
Duplex
3 Beds · 3 Baths · 124–260 m²
18,6 tỷ – 38,6 tỷ
149 triệu/m²
Growing families
4BR
4 Beds · 3 Baths · 110–181 m²
11,6 tỷ – 24 tỷ
137,7 triệu/m²
Growing families
Penthouse
4 Beds · 4 Baths · 150–400 m²
22 tỷ – 44 tỷ
128,3 triệu/m²
Growing families

Townhouses

Townhouse
4 Beds · 4 Baths · 80–180 m²
30 tỷ – 60 tỷ
354,2 triệu/m²
Growing families

Shophouses

Shophouse
4 Beds · 4 Baths · 92–141 m²
32 tỷ – 72 tỷ
429,2 triệu/m²
Growing families

Villas

Villa
4 Beds · 4 Baths · 300–691 m²
60 tỷ – 120 tỷ
186,8 triệu/m²
Growing families

Project Details

DeveloperMasterise Homes
Status3 of 8 delivered
Completion2028
Total Units11800
Towers22

Amenities

👨‍👩‍👧 Family: British International School, AIS, ISHCMC, and ACG International School nearby. AEON Mall directly opposite on Liên Phường. 20,000m² on-site hospital. Thu Duc City General Hospital 2km. Kindergarten through high school within the township. Indoor and outdoor play areas in City Park.
🏋️ Fitness: 92ha international golf course. Tennis, basketball courts, and skate park. Adjacent to Nam Rạch Chiếc National Sports Complex (70,000-seat stadium, 18,000-seat indoor arena, aquatic center). 3km waterfront jogging and cycling paths. Gym and infinity pools.
🏖️ Lifestyle: 2km Canal of Love with Southeast Asia's largest water music fountain (60m height, 160m length, nightly shows). 123,000m² Grade A mall under development. Marina on Rạch Chiếc River. 3km waterfront promenade. 13ha City Park with go-kart, mini-golf, outdoor cinema. Meditation and yoga gardens.
🛒 Convenience: Metro Line 1 Rạch Chiếc station 1km with free TGC01 electric shuttle. An Phú Interchange for CBD access. 30 internal road lanes fully paved. 2 basement parking levels per building. Long Thành Airport ~30 min via expressway.
🌳 Garden🔥 BBQ Area🧒 Play Area🔒 Security🅿️ Car Parking🎾 Tennis Court🛍️ Shopping Mall🏀 Basketball CourtShophouse Street🏍️ Motorbike Parking⚽ Multi-Purpose Court

Location & Commute

Map

Global City

19 min
District 1 CBD
41 min
Tân Sơn Nhất Airport
45 min
Long Thành Airport
CBD (peak)29 min
CBD (off-peak)19 min
Airport (peak)48 min
Airport (off-peak)41 min
Long Thành (peak)49 min
Long Thành (off-peak)45 min
🚇
Metro
Rach Chiec Station
2.1km
🛍️
Mall
The Global City Mall
Planned on-site
🛒
Supermarket
Expected daily retail
Expected
🏫
Schools
The American School (TAS)
Nearby
🏥
Hospitals
Vinmec Central Park International Hospit…
5.8km
🌳
Park
City Park
Within development
Major Roads
Đỗ Xuân HợpSong HànhLiên PhườngMai Chí ThọHà Nội HighwayLong Thành - Dầu Giây ExpresswayRing Road 2
🔇 Low Noise🌊 Low Flood🛣️ Not Near Highway

Affluent Vietnamese families and expat professionals seeking HCMC's most ambitious masterplan address, investors backing the infrastructure and sports-city thesis, and golf or leisure enthusiasts comfortable with a 2–3 year build-out horizon.

Things to consider (not deal breakers)
⚠️ Traffic
Đỗ Xuân Hợp congested during rush hours; overpass widening underway. An Phú Interchange significantl...
Đỗ Xuân Hợp congested during rush hours; overpass widening underway. An Phú Interchange significantly improves CBD access. Metro Line 1 operational with Rạch Chiếc station 1km away (free electric shuttle TGC01). Liên Phường road completed. Ring Road 3 provides outer expressway ring. Long Thành Airport accessible via Long Thành - Dầu Giây Expressway (~30 min).
→ An Phú Interchange improves CBD access. Metro Line 1 Rạch Chiếc station 1km with free TGC01 electric shuttle. Liên Phường road widened. Ring Road 3 and Đỗ Xuân Hợp overpass widening reduce regional congestion. Long Thành Airport accessible via expressway.
🌊 Flood Risk
Low-lying area near Rạch Chiếc River; modern drainage system and Canal of Love provide engineered fl...
Low-lying area near Rạch Chiếc River; modern drainage system and Canal of Love provide engineered flood mitigation
→ Modern comprehensive drainage system installed. Canal of Love (2km) doubles as stormwater management infrastructure. Project elevated above surrounding terrain. Low-lying area near Rạch Chiếc River mitigated by engineered drainage network.

Sub-zones

Cosmo Central
Cosmo Central Apartment
0 listings
6,5 tỷ - 22 tỷ
120 triệu - 130 triệu/m²
1-4 BD · 47-400 m²
Under construction
Six towers adjacent to Nam Rach Chiec; primary aggregate holding at ~125M/sqm; the deepest listing volume of any apartment sub-zone, with bedroom-specific inventory thinning as initial buyers finalize purchases.
Diners Square
Diners Square Townhouse
0 listings · 487 units
30 tỷ - 38 tỷ
3-5 BD · 95-187 m²
Under construction
Garden-linked townhouses along Liên Phường; now occupied and listing activity is growing as owners settle in and make resale decisions.
Lumière Midtown
Lumière Midtown Apartment
0 listings · 800 units
7,2 tỷ - 38,6 tỷ
140 triệu - 175 triệu/m²
1-4 BD · 47.4-400 m²
Under construction
Canal of Love frontage sub-zone; aggregate primary listing level around ~145M/sqm, with the mix of duplex and standard units creating some volatility in the headline figure.
Masteri Grand View
Masteri Grand View Apartment
0 listings · 616 units
5,6 tỷ - 18,7 tỷ
85 triệu - 137 triệu/m²
1-4 BD · 56-372.2 m²
Handover soon · 2026
First high-rise sub-zone; aggregate primary listings around ~130M/sqm with the mix shifting toward premium floor and view units — the tightest supply of any apartment sub-zone currently.
Park Place
Park Place Apartment
0 listings · 1728 units
6,1 tỷ - 30 tỷ
109,5 triệu - 150 triệu/m²
1-4 BD · 48-400 m²
Under construction
SOHO
SOHO Shophouse, Townhouse
0 listings · 972 units
32 tỷ - 72 tỷ
4-5 BD · 91.9-141 m²
Delivered 2025
Delivered commercial townhouses; pink books issued for over 400 units, with approximately 80% of storefronts operational — the most liquid resale product in the masterplan.
Villa Oasis
Villa Oasis Villa
0 listings · 200 units
60 tỷ - 130,8 tỷ
150 triệu - 200 triệu/m²
4-5 BD · 114-405 m²
Riverside luxury villas at 60–120B VND total; very thin listing volume consistent with the infrequent trading typical of this ultra-luxury product.
Waterfront Park
Waterfront Park Townhouse
0 listings · 426 units
38 tỷ - 65 tỷ
3-4 BD · 80-190 m²
Under construction
Riverside townhouses now being occupied; early resale listings emerging but the sample is thin — buyers should verify current comps directly with active agents.

Notable Places

Canal of Love
2km landscaped canal featuring Southeast Asia's largest water music fountain. Waterfront promenades, pedestrian bridges, and outdoor dining terraces line both sides.
Canal of Love
City Park
13-hectare central park open since 2024. The green spine of The Global City connecting residential zones with landscaped gardens, jogging paths, cycling trails, and water features.
City Park
Global City Mall
123,000 m² Grade A shopping mall under development, located opposite AEON Mall. Regional retail destination with international brands, F&B, cinema, and entertainment.
King's College Wimbledon Ho Chi Minh City
King's College Wimbledon Ho Chi Minh City is an international school by King's College Wimbledon being developed within The Global City. Currently under construction, the campus will be located alongside Lumiere Midtown and Lotte Mall.
Lotte Mall The Global City
Lotte Mall The Global City is a major shopping center in The Global City mixed-use development in Thu Duc. The 123,000 sqm retail complex is currently under construction with completion expected by 2028.
Marina
Riverside marina on Rạch Chiếc River with boat docking, waterfront dining, and leisure activities. Part of the Waterfront Park precinct.
Rach Chiec National Sports Complex
Rach Chiec National Sports Complex is a major sports and recreation development by the HCMC People's Committee and Sun Group, with investments exceeding VND 145 trillion (USD 5.7B). The 212-hectare complex is strategically positioned adjacent to The Global City and Saigon Sport City, forming a significant destination hub in greater Ho Chi Minh City.
Saigon Sport City
A 64-hectare sports complex forming part of the Rach Chiec Sports & Wellness Hub, a major innovation zone in HCMC's master plan. Together with The Global City and the Rach Chiec National Sports Complex, it creates a comprehensive recreational and wellness destination.
Sports Complex
Multi-sport facility with tennis courts, basketball courts, badminton courts, football pitch, and running track. Reflects the project's heritage as former Saigon Sports City.
Thu Đức Golf Course
92-hectare 18-hole championship golf course, formerly Vietnam Golf & Country Club. One of the few inner-city golf courses in HCMC, integrated into The Global City master plan by Foster + Partners.
Thu Đức Golf Course

Growth Catalysts

  • Long Thanh International Airport Phase 1 (Dong Nai) expected completion 2026 (2026)
  • Rach Chiec National Sports Complex groundbreaking ceremony held by HCMC and Sun Group (2026)
  • Rach Chiec National Sports Complex groundbreaking, Binh Trung Ward, HCMC — investment over VND 145,000 billion (2026)
  • Ring Road 3 (Vanh Dai 3) elevated expressway segment opens on April 30, 2026 (2026)
  • HCMC Ring Road 3 elevated section opens April 30, 2026; full completion 2026 (2026)
  • 🚧An Phu intersection (HCMC) expected to complete Q2 2026 (2026)
  • 🚧An Phu Interchange (Thu Duc, HCMC) accelerating to completion Q2 2026 (2026)
  • 🚧An Phu Interchange — N3 branch opened April 30, 2026; three remaining branches target June 30, 2026 (2026)
  • 🚧Long Thanh Airport: first technical flight December 2025; commercial operations targeting Q4 2026 (2026)
  • 🚧Ring Road 3: Thu Duc elevated section opened April 30, 2026; Binh Chanh section targets December 30, 2026 (2026)
  • 🚧Lotte Mall confirmed as operator of Global City 123,000m² shopping complex; retail fit-outs from Q3 2026 (2027)
  • 🚀Rạch Chiếc National Sports Complex: land acquisition underway; physical construction to start after Q3/2026 (2030)
  • 🚀Metro Line 2 (Bến Thành–Tham Lương) under construction; Hyundai Rotem wins April 2026 train contract (2030)
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