Centana Thu Thiem: Prime Location and Premium Amenities in the New Urban Center
Centana Thu Thiem is a mixed-use apartment and officetel complex located in the heart of Thu Thiem New Urban Area, District 2 (now Thu Duc City), Ho Chi Minh City. Developed through the collaboration of three reputable developers—Dien Phuc Thanh (representative), Phuoc Thanh, and Thu Thiem Investment—Centana Thu Thiem has quickly established itself as a top choice for both living and investment in the area.
The project consists of 2 towers with heights of 15 and 31 floors, offering a total of 618 units, including 422 apartments and 196 officetels. With a reasonable construction density of only 37% on a total land area of 9,018 m², Centana Thu Thiem provides a spacious and modern living environment for residents.
Golden Location – Exceptional Connectivity
Centana Thu Thiem boasts a prime address at 36 Mai Chi Tho Street, An Phu Ward, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City. The project sits at the intersection of Mai Chi Tho and Nguyen Thi Dinh streets, considered a central hub connecting five major arterial routes:
- Mai Chi Tho
- Luong Dinh Cua
- Nguyen Thi Dinh
- Long Thanh – Dau Giay Expressway
- Parallel Road
This location is not only adjacent to the administrative center of District 2 but also ensures extremely convenient mobility:
- Quick access to District 1 via Mai Chi Tho Boulevard and Thu Thiem Tunnel.
- Easy connection to District 7 and District 9 (now Thu Duc City) through Phu My Bridge and Hanoi Highway.
- Direct linkage to Long Thanh – Dau Giay Expressway, convenient for traveling to Long Thanh Airport (Dong Nai) and Southeast provinces.
- Direct connection to Metro Line 2 (Thu Thiem – Tham Luong) in the future.
Living at Centana Thu Thiem means living in one of the most “golden” locations in Ho Chi Minh City, surrounded by the Saigon River and facing District 1, benefiting from modern and synchronized infrastructure planning of the Thu Thiem New Urban Area.
Thu Thiem Urban Area Infrastructure Planning
Centana Thu Thiem is located within the 737-hectare Thu Thiem New Urban Area—planned to become the new administrative and financial center of Ho Chi Minh City and expected to be one of Southeast Asia’s most beautiful urban areas. With strong investment, Thu Thiem is comprehensively planned with full functions: international financial center, commercial and service hub, as well as cultural, tourism, and entertainment centers.
The Thu Thiem area is well-connected to other city centers through five bridges (Thu Thiem 1, 2, 3, 4, pedestrian bridge) and Thu Thiem Tunnel. It is also home to major real estate brands such as Masteri, Keppel Land, Lotte, Sonkim Land, Refico, and GS E&C, forming a high-end and elite residential community.
Modern Design and Apartment Layouts
Centana Thu Thiem consists of two separate towers:
Tower A (Officetel)
Tower A is 15 floors high, offering 196 officetel units. Each floor has 11 units, primarily facing Southeast and Northwest. This is an ideal choice for startups or representative offices seeking a professional workspace with a 50-year ownership term.
Tower B (Apartments)
Tower B rises 31 floors, offering 414 apartments and 8 penthouses. Similar to Tower A, each floor includes 11 units with Southeast and Northwest orientations. Apartments are granted long-term ownership (pink book).
Units range from 53 m² to 135 m², designed from 1 to 3 bedrooms, optimizing living space and natural lighting to meet diverse customer needs.
Diverse Internal Amenities – Modern Living Standards
Residents at Centana Thu Thiem enjoy a full range of modern internal amenities, ensuring a comfortable and relaxing lifestyle.
Leisure and Entertainment Amenities
- Swimming pool (Infinity pool)
- Safari-themed park
- Gym overlooking the pool
- Yoga room
- BBQ area
Commercial and Service Facilities
- Supermarket and shopping center in 6 podium floors
- Convenience stores
- Restaurants and cafes
- ATM & banks
- Spa
Community and Security Facilities
- Community room
- Library
- Children's playground
- Reception lobby
- Parking area
- Elevators
- Security system, air conditioning system, emergency exits, fire protection system
Managed by CBRE, service quality and operations at Centana Thu Thiem meet international standards.
External Amenities and Connectivity
Thanks to its central location, residents can easily access a wide range of external amenities within a 5 km radius:
Shopping and Commercial Centers
- Vincom, Mega Mall Thao Dien, Metro, Co.op, Big C
Education
- British International School (BIS), Australian International School (ACG)
Healthcare
- Vinmec Hospital, Phuc An Khang Hospital, District 2 Hospital
Sports and Entertainment
- Rach Chiec Sports Complex: football fields, golf practice area, multi-purpose sports zone, racetrack
- Entertainment options: indoor snow park (The CBD), LOTTE cinema, Suoi Tien theme park
Pricing and Project Progress
At launch, Centana Thu Thiem apartments were priced from only 28 million VND/m². Currently, resale prices for fully furnished units range from 40–46 million VND/m², equivalent to approximately:
- 1-bedroom: 1.8–2.2 billion VND
- 2-bedroom: 3–3.1 billion VND
- 3-bedroom: 3.6–4 billion VND
Current asking prices are recorded at 62.3 – 80.03 million VND/m².
Rental prices range from 7.5 – 14 million VND/month.
Service fees:
- Management fee: 13,200 VND/m²
- Motorbike parking: 12,000 VND/month
- Car parking: 1,200,000 VND/month
The project broke ground in Q2/2016 and was completed and handed over to buyers in December 2018, demonstrating the developers’ credibility and construction progress.
Conclusion
Centana Thu Thiem offers a premium living space with comprehensive internal amenities and a strategic location in the heart of Thu Thiem—one of the most modernly planned urban areas in Ho Chi Minh City. With clear legal status (long-term ownership for apartments and 50 years for officetels) and collaboration among leading developers and managers (Dien Phuc Thanh, Phuoc Thanh, CBRE), the project stands as a sustainable asset and an ideal choice for both living and long-term investment.
