Dai Quang Minh · North Sala, Thu Thiem
Sarene Sala
4 towers, 493 apartments of 1–4 bedrooms – every unit with a private garden, about 260 m from a Metro Line 2 station. From 172 million VND/m².
Residence & Commercial Complex · North Sala
Sarene – Opening A New Chapter For North Sala
Sarene Residence & Commercial Complex is a high-end apartment and retail-street project developed by Dai Quang Minh Real Estate Investment JSC (a THACO member) on lot 6.8 – Zone VI, the northern sub-zone of the Sala urban area, An Khanh Ward, Thu Thiem. It broke ground on 13/01/2026 and officially launched on 04/09/2026 together with Savila, marking Sala’s restart after about eight years.
On a 16,320 m² site, Sarene has 4 towers – Residence A, Residence B, Edition E1 and E2 – with 493 apartments of 1 to 4 bedrooms (68.35–180.2 m² net) and 60 podium units (242.74–516.63 m²). Its signature: every apartment has a private garden. Design by Ong&Ong / Thadidesign, construction by Central.
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Quick summary · Updated 10/2026
What Is Sarene Sala?
Sarene is an apartment and retail project by Dai Quang Minh in North Sala, Thu Thiem: 4 towers with 493 apartments of 1–4 bedrooms and 60 podium units, each with its own garden. The launch price starts from 172 million VND/m² (09/2026) and handover is expected in 12/2027; the project is about 260 m from an underground Metro Line 2 station.
DeveloperDai Quang Minh Real Estate Investment JSC (THACO)
LocationLot 6.8 – Zone VI, North Sala, An Khanh Ward, Thu Thiem
Site area16,320 m² · FAR 5.84
Building density64.24% podium · 24.63% towers
Scale4 towers · 3 basements · 3 retail floors · 21 residential floors
Units493 apartments 1–4BR · 60 podium units
Design · constructionOng&Ong / Thadidesign · Central
Launch priceFrom 172 million VND/m²
HandoverExpected 12/2027
Location & connectivity
North Sala – Central Lake And Metro Line 2
Sarene sits in North Sala – north of Mai Chi Tho Boulevard, facing the Saigon River and surrounded by canals and landscaping linked to the central lake. On the same street are the HCMC Children’s Cultural Palace, an international hospital, shopping centres and planned Grade A+ twin office towers.
An underground Metro Line 2 station is about 260 m away. North Sala adjoins Thu Thiem’s financial–administrative axis, where the Central Square is under construction, and is near the Thu Thiem Station Complex; District 1 is minutes away via the Saigon River Tunnel.
~260 mUnderground Metro Line 2 station
Next toChildren’s Cultural Palace · international hospital
5 minThiso Sala Center · South Sala
5–7 minDistrict 1 via the river tunnel
Resident amenities
Sarene’s Multi-Level Amenities
Sarene offers nearly 20 indoor and outdoor amenities built around holistic wellbeing, alongside the operating infrastructure of the Sala urban area.
~20
Multi-level amenities
Outdoor and indoor facilities on the podium and upper floors.
Pools
Pools & gardens
Pools, tropical gardens and elevated relaxation areas.
100%
Private gardens
Every apartment has its own garden linked to the living room.
Lobby
Main lobby
Hotel-style arrival lobby.
3 floors
Retail street
A 3-storey retail podium on North Sala’s international shopping street.
Sala
Ready infrastructure
Thiso Sala Center, an international school, parks and canals within the urban area.
Products & floor plans
Tower Mix And Unit Types At Sarene
Two product lines with two handover standards: Residence (tower A 9 units/floor, tower B 8 units/floor, 4 lifts + 2 service lifts) handed over with basic finishes; Edition (towers E1, E2 with only 3–4 units/floor, 4BR units with private lifts) handed over as shell units for owners to design.
1BR
68.35 m² net
GFA 75.65 m² – for owner-occupiers and renting to professionals.
2BR
77.43–100.85 m²
Several layouts (A, B, C, D); Edition towers also offer an 88.9 m² 2BR.
3BR
106.8–180 m²
Residence ~150 m²; Edition 106.8 m² and 180 m² with separate dry and wet kitchens.
Podium
242.74–516.63 m²
60 shop apartments on the retail street, for business and living.
Reference prices · Updated 10/2026
Sarene Sala Prices
Sarene’s launch price was reported from 172 million VND/m² (VnExpress, 11/09/2026). The table estimates prices by unit type from that starting rate; actual prices vary by tower, floor, view and phase policy.
| Unit type | Net area | Estimated from | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 68.35 m² | ~VND 11.8 bn | Residence towers |
| 2 bedrooms | 77.43–100.85 m² | ~VND 13.3 bn | Residence · Edition |
| 3 bedrooms | 106.8–180 m² | ~VND 18.4 bn | Edition shell handover |
| Podium unit | 242.74–516.63 m² | Per unit | Contact for inventory |
| Reference: Sala resale apartments | Sarimi · Sadora · Sarica | 140–250 million VND/m² | Asking prices 10/2026 |
Estimate = 172 million VND/m² × net area, excluding VAT and maintenance fee, for reference only; Sala resale prices per VietNamNet (23/10/2026). See also our Thu Thiem vs Rach Chiec vs District 1 price comparison.
Progress & legal status · 10/2026
Progress And Legal Status Of Sarene
4apartment towers
4931–4BR apartments
100%units with gardens
12/2027expected handover
Key milestones
13/01/2026
Dai Quang Minh breaks ground on Sarene, starting the new phase of North Sala.
04/2026
Sala Sales Gallery opens at 12 Mai Chi Tho.
04/09/2026
Sarene and Savila officially launch.
08–10/2026
Construction on schedule as announced.
12/2027
Expected completion and handover.
Checks when buying
- Tower and handover standard: basic finishes (Residence) or shell (Edition)
- Net (NLA) and gross (GFA) areas stated in the contract
- Approval to sell and bank guarantee
- Payment schedule versus construction progress
Info Realty helps verify the legal status of each unit before you place a deposit.
Sources: SGGP (13/01/2026 and 09/2026), VnExpress (11/09/2026), VietNamNet (23/10/2026), developer’s Sarene project documents.
Info Realty review
Is Sarene Sala Worth Buying? Pros And Things To Consider
Pros
- Sala is an established urban area with operating infrastructure
- Every unit has a private garden; low units per floor
- About 260 m from an underground Metro Line 2 station
- Edition towers handed over as shells for full customisation
- Sanitaryware from Villeroy & Boch, Duravit, Kohler, Gessi
Things to consider
- Not yet handed over – expected 12/2027
- Launch price high relative to HCMC averages
- North Sala infrastructure still being completed
- Edition shell units need extra fit-out cost
Who is Sarene Sala for?
Great fit
Families wanting a complete urban area
Sala already has an international school, mall and parks; each unit has a garden.
Good fit
Buyers who like to design their own home
Choose an Edition tower with 3–4 units per floor, handed over as a shell.
Think twice
Buyers needing a very large private home
See Savila – Sky Villas in South Sala or the handed-over Metropole Thu Thiem.
Info Realty’s view: Sarene is a rare chance to buy a new apartment inside Sala – where projects launched in 2015–2016 now trade at 140–250 million VND/m². Its strengths are a private garden for every unit and walking distance to Metro Line 2; choose your tower by handover standard (basic finishes or shell) and by lake or canal views.
Quick answers
Frequently Asked Questions About Sarene Sala
Where is Sarene Sala?
On lot 6.8 – Zone VI in the northern sub-zone of the Sala urban area, An Khanh Ward (Thu Thiem), HCMC, about 260 m from an underground Metro Line 2 station.
Who is the developer of Sarene?
Dai Quang Minh Real Estate Investment JSC – a THACO Group member and the developer of the Sala urban area.
How many apartments does Sarene have?
4 towers with 493 apartments of 1–4 bedrooms (68.35–180.2 m² net) and 60 podium units (242.74–516.63 m²).
How much does Sarene cost?
The launch price starts from about 172 million VND/m² (09/2026); a 68.35 m² 1BR is estimated from about VND 11.8 billion, excluding VAT.
When will Sarene be handed over?
The developer expects completion and handover in December 2027.
Is Sarene handed over finished or as a shell?
Residence towers A and B come with basic finishes (floors, walls, ceilings, sanitaryware, concealed air-conditioning); Edition towers E1 and E2 are handed over as shells for owners to design.
How is Sarene different from Savila?
Sarene is in North Sala with 493 apartments of 1–4 bedrooms; Savila is in South Sala with only 56 four-bedroom Sky Villas of about 274–290 m² with private lifts.
