November 1 , 2005

The Woodlands Mall Announces Williams-Sonoma
Cooking Classes for November and December

THE WOODLANDS, Texas. November 1, 2005 – With holiday celebrations and gatherings beginning, Williams-Sonoma at The Woodlands Mall has a full schedule of cooking classes focused on the latest techniques for seasonal favorites.

Dates and topics include:

Quick and Easy Thanksgiving Dinner: Wednesday, November 2 at 6:30 p.m.

Holiday Side Dishes: Wednesday, November 16 at 6:30 p.m.

An Elegant Holiday Meal: Wednesday, December 7 at 6:30 p.m.

Classes are $35 to $40 per person, and advance reservations are required. For reservations, call 281.298.6915. Williams-Sonoma is located in the new retail and restaurant courtyard.

For more information, visit www.thewoodlandsmall.com, stop by Customer Service or call 281.363.3409.

About The Woodlands Mall

THE WOODLANDS MALL is owned and managed by General Growth Properties, Inc., the second largest U.S.-based publicly traded Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT). General Growth currently has ownership interest and management responsibility for a portfolio of 210 regional shopping malls in 44 states, as well as ownership in planned community developments and commercial office buildings. The Company portfolio totals approximately 200 million square feet of retail space and includes more than 24,000 retail stores nationwide. General Growth Properties, Inc. is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol GGP. For more information, please visit the Company Web site at http://www.generalgrowth.com.