The New “DOWNTOWN” of Ho Chi Minh City
The Global City District 2
The Global City is a 117.4 ha township developed by Masterise Homes in An Phu Ward (former District 2), HCMC, master-planned by Foster + Partners (UK). It is made up of several named zones: SOHO commercial townhouses, the SOLA – Sunshine Island villa peninsula and the apartment zones Masteri Grand View, Lumière Midtown, Masteri Park Place and Masteri Cosmo Central.
Many amenities are already open, including the Canal of Love musical fountain, City Park and the SOHO shopping street – which welcomed more than 3 million visitors in 2024. The master plan also includes a 123,000 m² shopping mall, international schools and a hospital.
Master-planned by Foster + Partners
Planned by Foster + Partners — one of the world’s leading architecture firms, The Global City is designed as a fully integrated international-standard township for residents of every generation.
Developed by Masterise Homes
The Global City is developed by Masterise Homes — a pioneer of international standards in developing, operating and managing luxury property in Vietnam, with a portfolio including Grand Marina, The Masteri and Masteri Thao Dien.
A New “Downtown” for HCMC
Located in An Phu Ward, Thu Duc, The Global City spans 117.4 ha and is one of the few townships with everything needed to become a new “downtown” of HCMC over the next 10–20 years.
Quick summary
What Is The Global City?
The Global City is a 117.4 ha township by Masterise Homes in An Phu Ward (former District 2), HCMC, master-planned by Foster + Partners. It has 6 launched zones – SOHO townhouses (with pink books), SOLA villas and 4 apartment zones – with apartment prices of about 100–180 million VND/m² and townhouses and villas from about VND 37 billion.
DeveloperMasterise Homes
Master planFoster + Partners (UK)
LocationDo Xuan Hop – Lien Phuong, An Phu, HCMC
Size117.4 ha
ZonesSOHO · SOLA · Masteri Grand View · Lumière Midtown · Masteri Park Place · Masteri Cosmo Central
Product typesApartments, commercial townhouses, villas
Reference priceApartments 100–180 m VND/m² · villas 330–390 m VND/m²
StatusSOHO titled; apartments handed over from 2026
OwnershipVietnamese: freehold; foreigners: 50 years
Asia Pacific Property Awards 2025–2026
A Double International Award for The Global City
In 05/2025, The Global City won two awards at once at the Asia Pacific Property Awards – the Asia-Pacific round of the International Property Awards, a UK-based property awards programme. Projects are scored by an independent judging panel on design, quality, sustainability and value to the community.
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Best Mixed-Use Development
Vietnam
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Best Masterplanning
Vietnam
What do the awards mean for buyers?
- Independently validated planning: the Foster + Partners master plan was rated the best in Vietnam by an international panel – not just a developer claim.
- Value from the whole township: apartments, townhouses and villas in every zone share the recognised amenities, landscape and infrastructure.
- An edge for renting and resale: an award-winning, branded township attracts expatriates, foreign tenants and future buyers more easily.
The Global City Overview
Location
Do Xuan Hop, An Phu Ward, Thu Duc, HCMC
Size
117,4 ha
An Phu Ward (former District 2)
Developer
- Masterise Homes
- Master plan: Foster + Partners
Product Types
- Apartments: 4 Masteri & Lumière zones
- SOHO townhouses · SOLA villas
Project Status
- SOHO handed over, pink books issued
- Apartments handed over from 2026; around 100–180 m VND/m²
Ownership
- Vietnamese buyers: freehold
- Foreign buyers: 50 years
SOHO townhouses – dining and retail street (actual photo)
Park and playground in the township (actual photo)
SOHO shopping street at night (actual photo)
The Global City Township Introduction Video
An overview of the master plan, zones and amenities of The Global City by Masterise Homes.
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Zone map · Updated 10/2026
The Zones of The Global City
The Global City is not a single project but a 117.4 ha township made up of named zones, each a different product in type, price and handover timing. Compare the main zones below.
Commercial townhouses
SOHO
Townhouses and shophouses designed by Foster + Partners – the busiest dining and shopping street in the project.
Handed over 12/2023 · pink books issued
Garden villas
SOLA – Sunshine Island
A 12.3 ha villa peninsula surrounded by water on three sides, with a 25,000 m² park; detached, semi-detached villas and garden townhouses.
Launched 02/2025 · infrastructure under construction
High-rise apartments
Masteri Grand View
The first high-rise zone: 2 towers, Spark & Glow, with 616 apartments from 1 to 4 bedrooms plus penthouse duplexes.
Launched 11/2024 · handover expected 2026
Luxury apartments
Lumière Midtown
Luxury apartments on the Lien Phuong axis, opposite the 123,000 m² shopping mall of the township.
Under construction · SPAs signed from 03/2026
Premium apartments
Masteri Park Place
4 apartment towers and 1 office tower – the first high-rise zone with water on two sides, river and canal.
Launched 10/2025 · under construction
Premium apartments
Masteri Cosmo Central
6 towers of 19–29 storeys on a retail podium, from 1-bedroom units to penthouse duplexes.
Launched 01/2026 · under construction
The master plan also includes Dinner Square, Waterfront, a 123,000 m² shopping mall, international schools and a hospital. Info Realty will update this page when the developer releases official information.
Zone video
SOLA – Sunshine Island: the villa peninsula of The Global City
See the peninsula surrounded by water on three sides, its park landscape and the SOLA villa designs.
Location of The Global City — An Phu, Thu Duc
Located in An Phu Ward, Thu Duc, at the junction of two main roads, Do Xuan Hop and Lien Phuong — the project’s two frontages — The Global City connects directly to the main traffic arteries of eastern HCMC. Around it are the Rach Chiec Sports Complex, the South Rach Chiec townships and Metro Line 1 stations (An Phu, Rach Chiec), forming a new growth cluster in the east.
The Lien Phuong axis and Lien Phuong Bridge link The Global City to Vo Nguyen Giap and Mai Chi Tho boulevards and Thu Thiem; together with the An Phu interchange and the HCMC – Long Thanh – Dau Giay expressway, residents reach Thao Dien and Thu Thiem in about 5–10 minutes.
5–10 minutes
To Thao Dien & Rach Chiec Sports Complex
10–15 minutes
To District 1 via Thu Thiem and the river tunnel
~30 minutes
To Long Thanh International Airport via the HCMC – Long Thanh – Dau Giay expressway
The project fronts Do Xuan Hop and Lien Phuong, where the SOHO shopping street already operates with restaurants, cafés and shops. It is also the “gateway” to the new apartment zones inside the township.
International-Standard Amenities — The Global City
Residents of The Global City share the township’s amenities: the Canal of Love musical fountain with Moonlight Bridge and Love Bay Park, City Park with play areas and a go-kart track, and the SOHO shopping street; the master plan also includes a 123,000 m² shopping mall, international schools and a hospital.
Amenities under development per master plan
Shopping mall, marina, international school and hospital (developer renderings).
The Global City shopping mall (rendering)
Green roof of the shopping mall (rendering)
Indoor shopping space (rendering)
The Global City marina (rendering)
King’s College School (rendering)
International hospital in the township (rendering)
Canal of Love Musical Fountain
The iconic musical fountain canal of The Global City at night.
Reference prices · Updated 10/2026
The Global City Prices by Zone
Prices at The Global City vary widely by zone: apartments range from about 100–180 million VND/m², while SOHO townhouses and SOLA villas cost tens of billions of VND each. The table below summarises reference prices for comparison.
| Zone | Type | Reference price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masteri Grand View | 1–4 bed apartments | from ~100 m VND/m² | Developer sold out; resale only |
| Masteri Cosmo Central | 1-bed – penthouse | 113–160 m VND/m² · from VND 6.6 bn | 1-bed 6.6–9 bn · 2-bed 9.1–13.7 bn · 3-bed from 12.5 bn |
| Masteri Park Place | 1–4 bed apartments | 120–150 m VND/m² | 1-bed 6.7–8.3 bn · 2-bed 9.1–12.2 bn · 3-bed 12.1–17.5 bn |
| Lumière Midtown | Luxury apartments | 150–180 m VND/m² | 1-bed 7.6–8.5 bn · 2-bed 10.1–13.5 bn · 3-bed 12.8–21 bn |
| SOLA – Sunshine Island | Villas, garden townhouses | 330–390 m VND/m² | Garden townhouses from 49 bn · villas from 59 bn |
| SOHO | Commercial townhouses | from ~VND 37 bn/unit | Handed over, pink books issued |
Prices compiled from sales information and press reports, 01–10/2026, excluding VAT and maintenance fees; actual prices depend on tower, floor, view and the payment policy of each launch.
Typical launch policies
Example: Masteri Cosmo Central launch, early 2026.
~8%standard payment discount
~16%maximum discount for early payment
70%of unit value eligible for bank loans
Each zone and each launch has its own policy. Contact Info Realty for the current price list and policy of the zone you are interested in.
Township progress · 10/2026
The Global City Progress and Legal Status
117.4 hatownship size
6+zones launched
123,000 m²shopping mall
3 million+visitors in 2024
Key milestones
12/2023
SOHO townhouses handed over on schedule; residents received pink books about a year later.
2024
The musical fountain canal, park and play areas open, welcoming over 3 million visitors.
11/2024
Launch of Masteri Grand View – the first high-rise zone.
02/2025
Launch of the SOLA – Sunshine Island villa peninsula and phase 2 of the musical fountain canal.
05/2025
Double win at the Asia Pacific Property Awards: Best Mixed-Use Development and Best Masterplanning in Vietnam.
10/2025
Launch of Masteri Park Place.
01/2026
Masteri Cosmo Central goes on sale; Lumière Midtown signs sale contracts from 03/2026.
2026
Expected handover of Masteri Grand View.
2026–2028
Completion of the remaining apartment, villa and amenity zones.
Which zone suits you?
- Need a titled property to run a business now: SOHO townhouses
- Apartment with near-term handover: Masteri Grand View (resale)
- More accessible prices, longer payment schedule: Masteri Cosmo Central, Masteri Park Place
- Luxury apartment on the commercial axis: Lumière Midtown
- Garden villa with privacy: SOLA – Sunshine Island
Info Realty compares zones against your budget for free.
Sources: Masterise Homes announcements and press reports 2024–2026.
Info Realty review
Is The Global City Worth Buying? Pros and Considerations
Pros
- A 117.4 ha township by Masterise Homes, master-planned by Foster + Partners
- Amenities already operating: musical fountain canal, City Park, SOHO shopping street
- Zones for many budgets, from apartments around VND 6.6 billion to villas worth tens of billions
- SOHO handed over on time with pink books – proof of developer delivery
- Double Asia Pacific Property Awards 2025: Best Mixed-Use Development and Best Masterplanning in Vietnam
- 5–10 minutes to Thu Thiem and Thao Dien; close to the HCMC – Long Thanh – Dau Giay expressway
Considerations
- Most apartment zones are under construction, with handover 2026–2028
- Apartment prices of 100–180 m VND/m² are no longer cheap for the area
- Several major amenities (mall, schools) are still on schedule
- Each zone has its own legal status and timeline – check the specific zone you plan to buy
Who is The Global City for?
Great fit
Families wanting a complete township
Want amenities, parks and schools in one place and can wait for handover.
Good fit
Long-term investors in east HCMC
Positioning ahead of An Phu – Rach Chiec infrastructure and a new city centre.
Info Realty’s view: With The Global City, the right question is not “should I buy” but “which zone”. SOHO suits buyers who want a titled asset; Masteri Grand View suits those who want an early handover; the new apartment zones suit buyers who need longer payment terms; SOLA suits those seeking a rare garden villa near the centre. See also: Masteri Grand View · The Global City floor plans · The Global City go-kart track · top luxury apartments in District 2 (Vietnamese)
Quick answers
Frequently Asked Questions About The Global City
Where is The Global City and who is the developer?
The Global City is on Do Xuan Hop and Lien Phuong roads, An Phu Ward (former District 2), HCMC. It is a 117.4 ha township developed by Masterise Homes and master-planned by Foster + Partners (UK).
What zones does The Global City have?
Launched zones include SOHO commercial townhouses, the SOLA – Sunshine Island villa peninsula and the apartment zones Masteri Grand View, Lumière Midtown, Masteri Park Place and Masteri Cosmo Central. The master plan also includes Dinner Square, Waterfront, a shopping mall, schools and a hospital.
Which zone of The Global City should I buy?
It depends on your goal: SOHO for a titled townhouse to run a business; Masteri Grand View for an early apartment handover; Masteri Cosmo Central and Masteri Park Place for more accessible prices and longer payment terms; Lumière Midtown for luxury apartments; SOLA for garden villas.
How much are The Global City apartments?
Reference prices in 2026: Masteri Grand View from about 100 million VND/m², Masteri Cosmo Central 113–160 million VND/m² (from VND 6.6 billion), Masteri Park Place 120–150 million VND/m², Lumière Midtown 150–180 million VND/m². SOLA villas are about 330–390 million VND/m²; SOHO townhouses start from about VND 37 billion.
Do SOHO townhouses at The Global City have pink books?
Yes. SOHO townhouses were handed over at the end of 2023 and residents received pink books about a year later.
What is SOLA at The Global City?
SOLA – Sunshine Island is a 12.3 ha garden villa peninsula surrounded by water on three sides, with a 25,000 m² park and detached villas, semi-detached villas and garden townhouses. It launched in 02/2025.
What international awards has The Global City won?
In 05/2025, The Global City won a double at the Asia Pacific Property Awards 2025–2026 (International Property Awards) for Best Mixed-Use Development and Best Masterplanning in Vietnam.
What are the key amenities of The Global City?
Highlights include the Canal of Love musical fountain, City Park, the SOHO shopping street, a go-kart track and play areas. The master plan also includes a 123,000 m² shopping mall, international schools and a hospital.
Can foreigners buy apartments at The Global City?
Yes. Foreigners may own apartments for up to 50 years (renewable) within the legal quota; Vietnamese buyers own them freehold.
