In 1970, Jordan Marsh and J.C. Penney were added, enclosing the mall. Over the years, J.C. Penney has continued to be a strong competitor for Burdines. With the changing times, later, in 1983-84, the mall was expanded and renovated. Tiled floors, improved air conditioning, a new roof, skylights, fountains, landscaping and wooden benches were just some of the additions. On the 25th anniversary of the mall's opening, the Terrace Food Court was changed to Treats, which remains today.
Treats continues to offer a variety of ethnic food.
One can find everything from Chinese and Cuban cuisine to McDonald's. The mall also has two other restaurants located on either side of the main entrance, Ruby Tuesday's and the most recent addition, The Cheesecake Factory. With a prime location, Kendall Drive between U.S. 1 and the expressway, Dadeland's customers seem to include a variety of shoppers both young and old. There are also several smaller stores whose prices are on the moderate side. Not only does Dadeland Mall provide numerous shops and eating spots, it is also considered a hangout for local teens with nothing else to do on a Saturday afternoon.