Big Changes Ahead: Chandler Fashion Center Is Getting a Major Makeover

Chandler Fashion Center is stepping into a new era — and it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest mall redevelopments in Arizona. What used to be a traditional shopping mall is being transformed into a full dining, entertainment, and lifestyle destination, anchored by some huge names… including the highly anticipated Din Tai Fung, famous for its world-class soup dumplings.

Here’s a look at what’s coming.

🥟 Din Tai Fung Leads the Charge

One of the world’s most popular Taiwanese restaurants is officially coming to Chandler Fashion Center. Known for its handcrafted dumplings and glass-window kitchen experience, Din Tai Fung will open as part of the mall’s new dining district.
Expected opening: 2027.

This addition alone puts Chandler on the map for food lovers across the Valley — but it’s just the beginning.

🍽️ A New Outdoor Dining District

Macerich, the company behind the mall, is reimagining the space by building a vibrant outdoor dining courtyarddesigned with patios, shade structures, and plenty of seating. This new area will bring in multiple full-service and fast-casual restaurants (several yet to be announced) and aims to create a more social, open-air experience.

The idea: make the mall somewhere people don’t just shop — they hang out.

🌊 Seafood City Supermarket Coming to the Former Sears Space

One of the most interesting additions is Seafood City Supermarket, which will fill part of the former Sears footprint. This will be the chain’s first Arizona location, bringing with it:

• A full Asian grocery market

• Fresh seafood

• In-house restaurants and quick-serve counters

• Cultural food experiences

It’s a huge win for the East Valley’s growing culinary diversity.

🛍️ New Retail & Upgrades

Along with the dining and entertainment expansion, Chandler Fashion Center is adding and refreshing several retail brands, including:

• TravisMathew

• Vuori

• gorjana

• JD Sports

• Earthbound Trading Co.

• James Avery Artisan Jewelry

Several existing stores are renovating as well, helping modernize the overall feel of the center.

🌿 New Courtyards, Seating Areas & Event Spaces

The redevelopment also includes outdoor enhancements like:

• Garden-style courtyards

• Shaded seating nooks

• Firepits

• Event lawns for concerts and community gatherings

• Better pedestrian walkways

The goal is to create a “hangout culture” that keeps people at the mall longer.

📅 Construction Timeline

• Redevelopment construction begins January 2026

• Major openings roll out starting late 2026

• Din Tai Fung expected in 2027

During construction, the mall plans to remain fully open with minimal disruption.

✨ The Future of Chandler Fashion Center

This overhaul reflects a national shift: malls are no longer just shopping centers — they’re becoming lifestyle hubs. With high-profile dining, entertainment concepts, outdoor spaces, and culture-driven amenities, Chandler Fashion Center is positioning itself as one of the premier destinations in the East Valley.

Stay tuned — with more tenant announcements coming in 2026, this is just the start.