Masterise Homes breaks ground on world’s largest Marriott Branded Residences in Vietnam

The ceremony was witnessed by representatives of strategic partners, main contractors, and local media. The groundbreaking ceremony of the Grand Marina, Saigon is an important milestone that marks the beginning of the journey to create a new icon of the city and this rapid change, an emblem of a nation's ascent and its promise as a new centre of commerce and culture in Southeast Asia.

The groundbreaking ceremony of Grand Marina, Saigon

Located at the heart of District 1, at the iconic Saigon River waterfront, the Grand Marina, Saigon is a dual-brand project encompassing the two prestigious brands of JW Marriott and Marriott, and is also a world-class complex with a masterplan featuring a series of manicured public gardens, and a waterfront boardwalk, among others.

“We are proud to be the pioneer to bring the branded residences concept into Vietnam and introduce Grand Marina, Saigon – a timeless asset, a legacy to be passed on generation after generation,” said Jason Turnbull, deputy managing director cum chief financial officer at Masterise Homes. “The groundbreaking ceremony today is very meaningful for us as this is an important milestone realising the vision of Masterise Homes of creating exquisite real estate developments to impeccable standards, contributing to the prosperity of the community and society.”

Jason Turnbull, deputy managing director cum CFO, Masterise Homes delivering remarks at the event

Shawn Hill, senior vice president, Development APAC of Marriott International said: “We are excited to work with Masterise Homes to add Grand Marina Saigon to what is sure to be an extraordinary project to our growing portfolio of Branded Residences projects around the world. We are honoured to be a part of this development that will hit multiple landmarks for both parties: the first and largest Branded Residences in Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh City; setting new benchmarks for building high-quality and ultra-luxury living experience in line with international standards.”

Marriott International will closely participate in every phase of the development of the Grand Marina, Saigon project: from design and construction quality inspection to the management of the project, in accordance with the strict standards of the Marriott brands.