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EMPIRE CITY - LUXURY URBAN AREA

Empire City is located on prime 14.6-hectare waterfront site in the Thu Thiem New Urban Area, the future central business district of HCMC. Upon completion, the development will comprise about 3,000 premium residential apartments, office and retail properties as well as an 86-storey integrated mixed-use tower complex. Overlooking the Saigon River and the current central business district of HCMC, Thu Thiem New Urban Area is planned to be developed into the largest economic, commercial and financial centre of HCMC, offering cultural, entertainment and recreational activities.

Overview Of The Empire City Project:​

The Empire City (source: Internet)

- Investor: Joint Venture between Keppel Land (Singapore) - Tran Thai - Tien Phuoc (Vietnam) and Gaw Capital Partners Real Estate Fund (UK).

- Location of the Empire City project: Along Mai Chi Tho street (East-West Highway) in the functional area No 2 (2B) south of the central core of Thu Thiem urban area, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City. HCMC, along the Saigon River.

The Empire City (source: Internet)

 

- Planning Master Planning Consultant: Kohn Pedersen For Associates PC - KPF.

- Construction started on October 2, 2015.

- Empire City Project Scale.

- Main items of Empire City Project:

+ 86-storey building (the highlight of the project).

+ Hotel complex from 5 to 6 stars.

+ Business Center complex, luxury services.

+ Office and 3000 apartments, serviced apartments.

+ Underground parking.

+ Walking street distance of 600m with many restaurants, shopping, entertainment, coffee,...

Pictures from the Empire City project:

The Empire City (source: Internet)


The Empire City (source: Internet)


The Empire City (source: Internet)


The Empire City (source: Internet)


The Empire City (source: Internet)

 
 

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