Compare overview of 2 projects
empire city
Project empire city Also known as the Observation Tower Complex, located in Functional Area No. 2b, Thu Thiem Urban Area (Thu Duc City) and adjacent to the Saigon River park. This is considered one of the expensive high-end apartment projects in Saigon, and many wealthy people are interested in buying it or investing in it for rent. This project has a scale of 15 hectares with an investment capital cost of 1,2 billion USD.
The investor of the Empire City apartment project is Imperial City Joint Venture Company Limited. This is a joint venture company between a domestic partner, the Tien Phuoc – Tran Thai – Keppel Land alliance, and a foreign partner, Denver Power (UK), a member of the Gaw Capital Partners financial group.

Diamond Island
Is the only alluvial island in District 2, Diamond Island Surrounded by 3 rivers: Saigon River, Giong Ong To River, and a small tributary. Spend up to 85% to build natural green areas and 15% to build apartments with 6 high-end tower clusters named after famous islands in the world: Maldives, Hawaii, Canary, Bora Bora, Brilliant, Bahamas,….
The investor of the Diamond Island apartment project is Binh Thien An company under Kusto Home (Kusto Group) with a total area of 8 hectares and 1275 apartments, along with podium shophouses, penthouses, duplexes,…

Selling price of Empire City and Diamond Island
According to updated selling prices in 2023, SaiGon Luxury found that the selling prices of Diamond Island apartments are somewhat lower than those of Empire City.
Customers can see the price comparison table below:
- empire city
| Apartment type/number of bedrooms | Acreage | Price |
| 1 bedroom apartment | 64m2 | Selling price from 6ty8 – 7ty5 (Price includes VAT and taxes) |
| 2 bedroom apartment | 94m2 – 100m2 | Price from 9ty7 – 10,7ty |
| 3 bedroom apartment | 127m2 – 155m2 | Price from 20ty – 23ty |
| 4 bedroom apartment | 191m2 – 249m2 | Selling price from 45ty – 65ty |
| Penthouse apartment | 220m2 – 450m2 | Selling price from 70ty – 230ty |
- Diamond Island
| Apartment type/number of bedrooms | Acreage | Price |
| 1 bedroom apartment | 50m2 – 83m2 | Selling price from 3,7ty – 4.5ty |
| 2 bedroom apartment | 65m2 – 125m2 | Selling price from 4,8ty – 13ty |
| 3 bedroom apartment | 125m2 – 177m2 | Selling price from 10ty – 28ty |
| 4 bedroom apartment | 145m2 – 234m2 | Selling price from 13,5ty – 32ty |
| Penthouse | 300m2 – 1000m2 | Selling price from 99ty – 150ty |
Rental prices of Empire City and Diamond Island
- empire city
| Apartment type/number of bedrooms | Acreage | Rent cost |
| 1 bedroom apartment | 64m2 | Rental price 19 million – 26 million/month |
| 2 bedroom apartment | 94m2 – 100m2 | Rental price 23 million – 40 million/month |
| 3 bedroom apartment | 127m2 – 155m2 | Rental price 42 million – 70 million/month |
| 4 bedroom apartment | 191m2 – 249m2 | Rental price 90 million – 177m2 /month |
| Penthouse apartment | 220m2 – 450m2 | Rental price from 12.000usd/month |
- Diamond Island
| Apartment type/number of bedrooms | Acreage | Rent cost |
| 1 bedroom apartment | 50m2 – 83m2 | Rental price 15 million – 18 million/month |
| 2 bedroom apartment | 65m2 – 125m2 | Rental price 20 million – 26 million/month |
| 3 bedroom apartment | 125m2 – 177m2 | Rental price 35 million – 50 million/month |
| 4 bedroom apartment | 145m2 – 234m2 | Rental price from 60 million – 90 million/month |
| Penthouse apartment | 300m2 – 1000m2 | Rental price from 10.000usd/month |
Analysis of riverside elements of Empire City and Diamond Island
According to SaiGon Luxury survey, compared to Empire City, the Diamond Island project has a much better location. Specifically, from the project location to the river (Saigon River), from Diamond Island, residents can live right in their house, all around the apartment are river views, just a few steps to move down to the lobby. You can see the riverside jogging track and marina, while to get to the river, Empire City residents have to travel a distance of 100 meters.

A big advantage of the riverside element of the Diamond Island project compared to Empire City is that the river surface in the Diamond Island project is more than 500 meters wide, this figure in Empire City is only 300 meters. Of course, a project with a larger river surface will bring fresh air and a more open view, and is also a factor that increases the value of a project. Diamond Island, seen from above, is a project with 3 sides facing the river, so its name is also derived from the word “Island”. Residents living on the Island will have full amenities and a high quality of life.


Analysis of connecting factors between Empire City and Diamond Island
A survey by SaiGon Luxury shows that the connectivity to other areas between Empire City and Diamond Island has many similarities. If choosing which project location is better and better connected, Empire City somewhat superior to Diamond Island. However, according to SaiGon Luxury, with an average price lower than half that of Empire City, Diamond Island will be a better choice for a location similar to Empire City.
In the near area, if connected to the center of District 1, Empire City residents will take about 5 minutes to travel through Thu Thiem tunnel, while Diamond Island will take twice as long. However, inside the Diamond Island area, residents’ lives are also full. Moving through the Thanh My Loi area, there are also famous eateries, restaurants, milk tea shops, and check-in cafes to serve you well. Best for all residents here.
Analysis of landscape and living environment elements of Empire City and Diamond Island
Both projects possess complete, high-end amenities such as children’s play areas, bbq gardens, jogging parks, swimming pools, etc.
However, because investors pay a lot of attention to quality of life as well as health, Diamond Island owns the 4 largest electrolytic mineral salt swimming pools in Saigon with 2300m2. Rarely do high-end apartment projects have a lot of land to build a large swimming pool like this. Besides, the island also has green trees covering the project and because it is located along the river, even in the summer this place is still very cool… Therefore, in terms of landscape and living environment, Kim Island Cuong is still a very good place for your family life in the future.
Landscape & amenities in Empire City


Landscape & Facilities at Diamond Island



With the short analysis above, SaiGon Luxury identifies Diamond Island as an ideal choice for Customers who want to buy Empire City but have an insufficient budget. In addition, currently SaiGon Luxury also owns a shopping cart of exclusive apartments at the best prices in the project, keeping the keys and easily viewing the house.
- 1 bedroom apartment, Southeast direction, 4,5 billion including all taxes and fees, view to the outside, high floor.
- 2-bedroom apartment, river view, 125m2, pink book, 13 billion including all taxes and fees
- 3-bedroom apartment, internal view of Diamond Island swimming pool, 11 billion including all taxes and fees, 117m2
- 4-bedroom apartment, Saigon river view, Landmark 81, price 11 billion including taxes and fees, 143m2
And some other apartments…….
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