/* ===== RESET & BASE ===== */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

:root {
  /* Unified Brand Color System */
  --primary: #e8222e;          /* Main Red Accent */
  --primary-dark: #c01820;     /* Dark Red Hover */
  --primary-light: #ffeaea;    /* Light Red Backgrounds */
  --gold: #c8a96e;             /* Accent Gold */
  
  --dark: #0d1b2a;             /* Primary Dark Text / Dark Backgrounds */
  --dark-2: #162536;           /* Secondary Dark */
  
  --gray-dark: #333333;        /* Dark Neutral Text */
  --gray-text: #555555;        /* Paragraph Neutral Text */
  --gray-mid: #e2e8f0;         /* Standard Borders */
  --gray-light: #f8fafc;        /* Alternate Section Background */
  
  --white: #ffffff;
  --shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.08);
  --shadow-hover: 0 12px 40px rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.16);
  --radius: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --transition: 0.3s ease;
  --font: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font);
  color: var(--gray-dark);
  background: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

.container { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
img { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; }

/* ===== UNIFIED TYPOGRAPHY SYSTEM ===== */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

p {
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--gray-text);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.section-subtitle {
  color: var(--gray-text);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 580px;
}

.highlight { color: var(--primary); }
.section-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 52px; }
.section-header .section-subtitle { margin: 0 auto; }

.section-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.section-badge--light { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); }
.section-badge--light .badge-line { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }
.badge-line { display: inline-block; width: 30px; height: 2px; background: var(--primary); border-radius: 2px; }

/* ===== BUTTONS ===== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 28px; border-radius: 6px; font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer;
  border: 2px solid transparent; transition: all var(--transition); white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-primary { background: var(--primary); color: var(--white); border-color: var(--primary); }
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--primary-dark); border-color: var(--primary-dark); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(232,34,46,0.35); }
.btn-outline { background: transparent; color: var(--primary); border-color: var(--primary); }
.btn-outline:hover { background: var(--primary); color: var(--white); }
.btn-sm { padding: 8px 18px; font-size: 0.8rem; }
.btn-lg { padding: 16px 40px; font-size: 1rem; }
.btn-cta-white { background: var(--white); color: var(--primary); border-color: var(--white); padding: 14px 36px; font-weight: 700; }
.btn-cta-white:hover { background: var(--dark); color: var(--white); border-color: var(--dark); }
.btn-cta-outline { background: transparent; color: var(--white); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); padding: 14px 28px; }
.btn-cta-outline:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); border-color: var(--white); }

/* ===== HEADER ===== */
.header {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 1000;
  background: transparent;
  backdrop-filter: none;
  border-bottom: none;
  transition: background var(--transition), backdrop-filter var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}
.header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}
.nav { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; height: 80px; gap: 24px; }

.logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); flex-shrink: 0; }
.logo-svg { flex-shrink: 0; transition: transform var(--transition); }
.logo:hover .logo-svg { transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.05); }

.nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.nav-link {
  padding: 8px 15px; border-radius: 6px; font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); transition: all var(--transition); position: relative;
}
.nav-link::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 2px; left: 15px; right: 15px;
  height: 2px; background: var(--primary); border-radius: 2px;
  transform: scaleX(0); transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active { color: var(--white); }
.nav-link:hover::after, .nav-link.active::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

.hamburger { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 4px; }
.hamburger span { display: block; width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--white); border-radius: 2px; transition: all 0.3s; }

/* ===== HERO ===== */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-top: 150px;
  padding-bottom: 100px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Background Image with Blur Effect */
.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -20px;
  z-index: 0;
}
.hero-bg-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  filter: blur(8px);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.65);
}

/* Centered Hero Content */
.hero-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 1050px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.5vw, 4.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  max-width: 650px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0 auto 36px;
}

/* Rounded Pill Search Trigger - Wider Horizontal Length & Slimmer Vertical Width */
.search-bar-pill {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1140px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 6px 8px 6px 36px;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.28);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.search-bar-pill:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.search-bar-pill input {
  width: 100%;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  outline: none;
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--dark);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.search-bar-pill input::placeholder {
  color: var(--gray-text);
}

.search-circle-btn {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  border: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition), background var(--transition);
}

.search-bar-pill:hover .search-circle-btn {
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* ===== MODAL POPUP FOR DETAILED SEARCH ===== */
.search-modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2000;
  background: rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.75);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, visibility 0.35s ease;
  overflow-y: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.search-modal-backdrop.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.search-modal {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 720px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(30px) scale(0.95);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.search-modal-backdrop.open .search-modal {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px; right: 24px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--gray-text);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color var(--transition);
  line-height: 1;
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.modal-header {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  text-align: left;
}

.modal-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.modal-header p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--gray-text);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.search-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.search-tab {
  padding: 8px 24px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-mid);
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: var(--gray-light);
  color: var(--gray-text);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.search-tab.active {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(232, 34, 46, 0.3);
}

.search-tab:hover:not(.active) {
  background: var(--gray-mid);
  color: var(--dark);
}

.modal-search-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.modal-form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}

.modal-form-footer {
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.modal-search-submit {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

/* Custom Select styling inside Modal */
.select-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.select-wrapper::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: 14px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  border-left: 5px solid transparent;
  border-right: 5px solid transparent;
  border-top: 6px solid var(--dark);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.select-wrapper select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 34px 12px 14px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-mid);
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--dark);
  background-color: var(--white);
  outline: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  -moz-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
  transition: border-color var(--transition);
}

.select-wrapper select:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

/* ===== ABOUT ===== */
.about { padding: 90px 0; background: var(--gray-light); }
.about-container { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 64px; align-items: center; }

.about-img-wrapper { position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: visible; aspect-ratio: 4/3; }
.about-img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover); }
.about-experience-badge {
  position: absolute; bottom: -20px; right: -20px;
  background: var(--primary); color: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 20px 24px; text-align: center; box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(232,34,46,0.4);
}
.exp-num { display: block; font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1; }
.exp-label { display: block; font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 500; opacity: 0.9; margin-top: 4px; }

.about-float-card {
  position: absolute; top: 20px; left: -20px;
  background: var(--white); border-radius: 12px; padding: 12px 16px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  animation: floatCard 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.float-card-icon { font-size: 1.8rem; }
.about-float-card strong { display: block; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--dark); }
.about-float-card p { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--gray-text); margin: 0; }
@keyframes floatCard { 0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)} 50%{transform:translateY(-8px)} }

.about-desc { color: var(--gray-text); margin-bottom: 28px; font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.7; }
.about-features { margin-bottom: 32px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; }
.about-feature { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; }
.feature-icon {
  width: 28px; height: 28px; background: var(--primary); color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px;
}
.about-feature strong { display: block; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: 3px; }
.about-feature p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--gray-text); margin: 0; line-height: 1.6; }

/* ===== FOCUS ===== */
.focus { padding: 90px 0; background: var(--white); }
.focus-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
.focus-card {
  background: var(--white); border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-mid);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 40px 32px; text-align: center;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.focus-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}
.focus-card:hover .focus-icon-wrap {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
}
.focus-card:hover .focus-link {
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  gap: 10px;
}
.focus-card--active {
  border-color: var(--primary);
}
.focus-icon-wrap {
  width: 76px; height: 76px; background: var(--primary-light); color: var(--primary);
  border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 20px; transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}
.focus-card h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.focus-card p { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--gray-text); margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.7; }
.focus-link { font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--primary); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; transition: gap var(--transition), color var(--transition); }

/* ===== LISTINGS ===== */
.listings { padding: 90px 0; background: var(--gray-light); }
.listings-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.listing-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.listing-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover); }
.listing-img-wrap { position: relative; height: 220px; width: 100%; overflow: hidden; flex-shrink: 0; }
.listing-img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.5s ease; }
.listing-card:hover .listing-img { transform: scale(1.07); }
.listing-badge { position: absolute; top: 12px; left: 12px; padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-transform: uppercase; z-index: 2; }
.listing-badge--sale { background: var(--primary); color: var(--white); }
.listing-badge--rent { background: #10b981; color: var(--white); }
.listing-badge--new { background: var(--gold); color: var(--white); }
.listing-img-overlay { position: absolute; top: 12px; right: 12px; z-index: 2; }
.wish-btn { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); border: none; width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%; font-size: 1.1rem; cursor: pointer; transition: all var(--transition); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.wish-btn:hover { background: var(--primary); color: var(--white); }

.listing-info {
  padding: 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.listing-price { font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.listing-price span { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--gray-text); font-weight: 400; }
.listing-title { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: 6px; line-height: 1.4; }
.listing-address { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--gray-text); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.listing-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 8px;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-mid);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.meta-item { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--gray-text); font-weight: 500; }
.listing-footer { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px; }
.agent-info { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.agent-avatar { width: 36px; height: 36px; background: var(--primary); color: var(--white); border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; flex-shrink: 0; }
.agent-name { display: block; font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--dark); }
.agent-badge { display: block; font-size: 0.68rem; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; }
.listings-cta { text-align: center; }

/* ===== AREAS WE COVER ===== */
.areas { padding: 90px 0; background: var(--white); }
.areas-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.area-card {
  position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden;
  height: 260px; cursor: pointer;
  background-image: var(--area-bg); background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.area-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover); }
.area-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(13,27,42,0.82) 30%, rgba(13,27,42,0.1) 100%);
  transition: background var(--transition);
}
.area-card:hover .area-overlay { background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(232,34,46,0.75) 20%, rgba(13,27,42,0.2) 100%); }
.area-info { position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; padding: 20px; }
.area-info h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.area-info p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }

/* ===== AMENITIES ===== */
.amenities { padding: 90px 0; background: var(--gray-light); }
.amenities-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.amenity-card { background: var(--white); border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-mid); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 28px 20px; text-align: center; transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition); cursor: default; }
.amenity-card:hover { border-color: var(--primary); box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover); transform: translateY(-6px); }
.amenity-card:hover .amenity-icon { background: var(--primary); color: var(--white); }
.amenity-icon { width: 64px; height: 64px; background: var(--primary-light); color: var(--primary); border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin: 0 auto 14px; transition: all var(--transition); }
.amenity-card h4 { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.amenity-card p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--gray-text); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ===== WHY UAE ===== */
.why-uae { padding: 90px 0; background: var(--dark); }
.why-uae-inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; }
.why-uae-text .section-badge { color: var(--primary); }
.why-uae-text .badge-line { background: var(--primary); }
.why-uae-text .section-title { color: var(--white); }
.why-uae-text p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.7; margin-top: 8px; }
.why-uae-cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
.why-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 28px 20px; text-align: center;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), background var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}
.why-card:hover { background: var(--primary); border-color: var(--primary); transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover); }
.why-card-num { display: block; font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 6px; transition: color var(--transition); }
.why-card:hover .why-card-num { color: var(--white); }
.why-card h4 { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.why-card p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); line-height: 1.6; transition: color var(--transition); }
.why-card:hover p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); }

/* ===== NEWS ===== */
.news { padding: 90px 0; background: var(--white); }
.news-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
.news-card { background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow); border: 1px solid var(--gray-mid); transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition); }
.news-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover); border-color: transparent; }
.news-img-wrap { position: relative; height: 200px; overflow: hidden; }
.news-img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.5s ease; }
.news-card:hover .news-img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.news-date { position: absolute; top: 12px; right: 12px; background: var(--primary); color: var(--white); font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 20px; }
.news-content { padding: 20px; }
.news-category { display: inline-block; background: var(--primary-light); color: var(--primary); font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.news-title { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.5; }
.news-excerpt { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--gray-text); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.news-link { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--primary); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; transition: gap var(--transition); }
.news-link:hover { gap: 10px; }

/* ===== CONTACT ===== */
.contact { padding: 90px 0; background: var(--gray-light); }
.contact-container { max-width: 860px; }
.contact-form { background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 48px; margin-top: 24px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.form-group--full { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.form-group label { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--dark); }
.form-group input,
.form-group textarea,
.form-group select {
  padding: 12px 16px; border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-mid); border-radius: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font); font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--gray-dark);
  background: var(--white); outline: none; resize: vertical;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.form-group input:focus, .form-group textarea:focus, .form-group select:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(232,34,46,0.1);
}
.form-group input::placeholder, .form-group textarea::placeholder { color: #aaa; }
.form-submit { text-align: center; }

/* ===== CTA BANNER ===== */
.cta-banner { position: relative; padding: 80px 0; overflow: hidden; }
.cta-banner-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; }
.cta-bg-img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.cta-bg-overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(232,34,46,0.9), rgba(13,27,42,0.88)); }
.cta-inner {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 32px;
}
.cta-text h2 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem); font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.cta-text p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.7; }

/* Strictly horizontal row alignment across all browsers */
.cta-actions {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: row !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Safari & cross-browser compatible CTA Find Now button */
.btn-cta-find {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;
  background: var(--white); color: var(--primary); border: 2px solid var(--white);
  padding: 14px 32px; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.95rem; border-radius: 6px;
  cursor: pointer; transition: all var(--transition); white-space: nowrap;
  -webkit-appearance: none; appearance: none; box-sizing: border-box;
  text-decoration: none; line-height: 1;
}
.btn-cta-find:hover {
  background: var(--primary-dark); color: var(--white); border-color: var(--primary-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(232,34,46,0.4);
}

/* Safari & cross-browser compatible CTA Call button with DARK GREEN hover */
.btn-cta-call {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;
  background: transparent; color: var(--white); border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  padding: 14px 28px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem; border-radius: 6px;
  cursor: pointer; transition: all var(--transition); white-space: nowrap;
  -webkit-appearance: none; appearance: none; box-sizing: border-box;
  text-decoration: none; line-height: 1;
}
.btn-cta-call:hover {
  background: #047857; color: var(--white); border-color: #047857; /* Darker Emerald Green */
  transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(4,120,87,0.45);
}

/* ===== FOOTER ===== */
.footer { background: var(--dark); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); padding: 60px 0 0; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1.2fr 1.5fr; gap: 40px; padding-bottom: 40px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
.footer-logo { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.footer-desc { font-size: 0.88rem; line-height: 1.8; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.social-link {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.social-link:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(232,34,46,0.35);
}

/* RERA & DLD Footer Badges in Main Button Brand Red Color */
.footer-cert { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.cert-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; padding: 5px 14px;
  background: var(--primary-light); border: 1px solid var(--primary);
  color: var(--primary); border-radius: 20px; font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700;
}

.footer-heading { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 20px; position: relative; }
.footer-heading::after { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -8px; left: 0; width: 30px; height: 2px; background: var(--primary); border-radius: 2px; }
.footer-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.footer-link { font-size: 0.88rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); transition: all var(--transition); padding: 2px 0; }
.footer-link:hover { color: var(--primary); padding-left: 6px; }
.footer-contact-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.footer-contact-list li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; font-size: 0.88rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.contact-icon { font-size: 1rem; flex-shrink: 0; }

.footer-bottom { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.25); padding: 18px 0; }
.footer-bottom-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; }
.footer-copy { font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); }
.designer-credit { color: var(--primary); font-weight: 600; }
.footer-bottom-links { display: flex; gap: 20px; }
.footer-bottom-links .footer-link { font-size: 0.8rem; }

/* ===== BACK TO TOP ===== */
.back-to-top { position: fixed; bottom: 28px; right: 28px; width: 44px; height: 44px; background: var(--primary); color: var(--white); border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(232,34,46,0.4); opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transition: all var(--transition); z-index: 900; }
.back-to-top.visible { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
.back-to-top:hover { background: var(--primary-dark); transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* Hero Background Image Slow Zoom-Out Entrance Animation */
.hero-bg-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  filter: blur(8px);
  transform: scale(1.15);
  transition: transform 2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 1.5s ease;
}
.hero-bg.animated .hero-bg-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* ===== UNIFIED SMOOTH ENTRANCE ANIMATIONS ===== */
[data-animate] {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(50px);
  transition: opacity 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

[data-animate="fade-up"] { transform: translateY(50px); }
[data-animate="slide-down"] { transform: translateY(-40px); }
[data-animate="scale-up"] { transform: scale(0.85) translateY(30px); }
[data-animate="fade-in"] { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(0); }

[data-animate].animated {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

/* Subtle Continuous Pulse Glow for Hero Search Pill Button */
.search-circle-btn {
  animation: pulseGlow 2.5s infinite ease-in-out;
}
@keyframes pulseGlow {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(232, 34, 46, 0.6); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 12px rgba(232, 34, 46, 0); }
}

/* Stagger Delays for Sequential Element Animations (minimum 0.25s step) */
.delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.25s !important; }
.delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.50s !important; }
.delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.75s !important; }
.delay-4 { transition-delay: 1.00s !important; }
.delay-5 { transition-delay: 1.25s !important; }
.delay-6 { transition-delay: 1.50s !important; }
.delay-7 { transition-delay: 1.75s !important; }
.delay-8 { transition-delay: 2.00s !important; }

/* About Section Button Alignment (Left aligned on laptop/desktop, centered on mobile) */
.about-btn-wrap {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.mobile-nav-cta-item { display: none; }

/* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .nav-links, .nav > .btn-primary { display: none; }
  .mobile-nav-cta-item { display: block; margin-top: 10px; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  
  /* Animated Centered Mobile Navigation Menu Popup with Glassmorphism Backdrop Blur across all sections */
  .nav-links.open {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    position: fixed;
    top: 72px; left: 0; right: 0;
    background: rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.92);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    padding: 32px 24px;
    gap: 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    z-index: 999;
    
    /* Smooth Dropdown Slide & Fade In Animation */
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-20px) scale(0.98);
    animation: mobileNavSlideDown 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
  }

  .nav-links.open .nav-link {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) !important;
  }

  .nav-links.open .nav-link:hover,
  .nav-links.open .nav-link.active {
    color: var(--white) !important;
  }

  .nav-links.open #mobile-nav-cta {
    width: 80%;
    max-width: 260px;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(232, 34, 46, 0.4);
  }

  /* Show at least 4 properties on tablet screens */
  .listings-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
  .listing-card#listing-4 { display: flex !important; }
  .areas-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .why-uae-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero { padding-top: 100px; padding-bottom: 60px; }
  .hero-title { font-size: 2.2rem; }
  .search-bar-pill { padding: 6px 6px 6px 20px; }
  .search-bar-pill input { font-size: 0.9rem; }
  .search-circle-btn { width: 42px; height: 42px; }
  .modal-form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .listings-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
  .search-modal {
    padding: 24px 18px;
    max-height: 88vh;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }
  .modal-close-btn {
    top: 14px; right: 16px;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
  .search-tabs {
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .search-tab {
    padding: 6px 18px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }
  .modal-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }
  /* Hide amenity card description on mobile screens */
  .amenity-card p { display: none; }
  .amenity-card { padding: 20px 14px; }
  
  .about-container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-image { order: -1; }
  .about-experience-badge { bottom: -12px; right: 0; }
  .about-float-card { display: none; }
  .focus-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  .listings-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .areas-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .amenities-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .why-uae-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .news-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cta-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .cta-actions { justify-content: center !important; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-form { padding: 28px 20px; }
  
  /* Center About Button on Mobile */
  .about-btn-wrap { justify-content: center; }
  
  /* Center Why UAE Section Text & Badges on Mobile */
  .why-uae-text {
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .why-uae-text .section-badge {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .why-uae-text p {
    text-align: center;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; justify-items: center; }
  .footer-brand { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .footer-social { justify-content: center; }
  .footer-cert { justify-content: center; }
  .footer-heading::after { left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); }
  .footer-contact-list li { justify-content: center; }
  .footer-bottom-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; gap: 12px; }
  .footer-bottom-links { justify-content: center; }
}

@keyframes mobileNavSlideDown {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-20px) scale(0.98);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 580px) {
  /* Hide pin code text on mobile screens */
  .mobile-hide-pincode { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .focus-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .amenities-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .areas-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-uae-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
