The Dimond Center is a shopping center situated at at the intersection of East Dimond Boulevard and the Old Seward Highway in Anchorage, Alaska. Opening hours are 10am to 9pm Monday to Saturday and 11am to 6pm on Sunday. There is a People Mover transit center located in the parking lot on the west side of the mall, and the bus lines that service the shopping center are 1, 2, 7, 9, 60, 491, 492.
The center is a family owned mall and at 728,000 square feet is the largest shopping center in Anchorage housing over 200 stores and offices with an ice skating rink, bowling alley, athletic club, library, and cinemas. The shopping center opened in 1977 and has undergone major expansions in 1981, and in 1996 when the movie theater was added. The two anchor stores at the mall are Forever 21 and Best Buy.
Apart from the anchor stores there are many outlets on the first floor selling clothing such as Gap, Old Navy, and American Eagle Outfitters. Shoes can be found at Famous Footwear, Foot Locker, Journey's and Payless Shoesource. Jewelry can be purchased at stores such as Claire's, Kay Jewelers and Zales Jewelers.
There are several health and beauty stores selling products and services like Alaska Fashion Wigs, Master Cuts and Regis Salon. Specialty stores include Color Me Mine, Indian Arts Emporium, Bosco's and Hobbycraft. There are several other stores selling electronics, photography equipment and phones along with various accessories.
There are many dining options at the mall with several cafes and restaurants situated in the food court on the first floor, just by the ice rink. These include Amigo Baja Grill, Arby's, Fruitland Fresh, Louie's Place, Subway, Tempura Inn and Thai Place. Other restaurants are available on the first and second floors including Three Bears Oriental Restaurant, Dimond Burger Express and Round Table Pizza whilst food specialty stores include The Candy Store and Pretzel Factory.
There are several entertainment areas at the mall including the Dimond Center Cinemas 9 where visitors can watch the latest film releases. The Ice Chalet hosts various classes, clinics, and workshops to help customers improve their ice skating skills, and children's parties can also be held here. Birthday parties can also be held at the ten pin bowling center, which also hosts neon bowling on Friday and Saturday from 6.45pm to 11pm and is situated on the lower level next to the ice rink.
The Dimon Athletic Club has many activities for visitors to try out such as swimming, and a gym with personal trainers to help guests achieve their fitness goals and various type of fitness equipment, whilst visitors can also relax in the sauna or get a massage at the club too. The club features two racquetball courts and a half court basketball facility. The center also houses a library and a Post Office, which is near the east entrance by the ice rink and single elevator.
