/* CSS Variables */
:root {
  --primary-dark: #1a1a1a;
  --primary-light: #ffffff;
  --accent: #B88B4A;
  --gray: #f8f8f8;
  --dark-gray: #333;
  --transition: all 0.3s ease;
  --border-radius: 8px;
  --box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);

   /* Headings / strong text */
      /* Secondary text */
  --brand-gold: #B88B4A;
  --brand-gold-dark: #c19b2e;
  --brand-gold-light: #f9e076; /* brighter gold for gradient */
  --brand-black: #000000;

 

  /* Effects */
  --brand-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-gold-light), var(--brand-gold), var(--brand-gold-dark));


}


/* Global Styles */
* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

@font-face {
      font-family: "Marcellus";
      src: url("font/Marcellus-Regular.ttf") format("truetype")
    }
html {
  overflow-x: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  font-family: Marcellus;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  /* background-color: #F7F0EC; */
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}

ul {
  list-style: none;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  display: block;
}

.container {
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 15px;

}

.section-title {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
  position: relative;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  
}

.section-title h2 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.section-title::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -15px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 80px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--accent);
}

.btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 12px 30px;
  /* background: var(--accent); */
  background-color: #B88B4A;
  color: var(--primary-light);
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.btn:hover {
  /* background: #c19b2e; */
  background-color: #b88a4aef;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--box-shadow);
}

/* Navbar Styles */

       /* Fixed Navbar Styles */
        .navbar {
            position: fixed;
            background-color: transparent;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            background: transparent;
            padding: 0 5%;
            z-index: 1000;
            height: 70px;
        }
        
        /* Navbar with background when scrolled */
        .navbar.scrolled {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            height: 70px;
            box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        }
        
        /* Logo styling */
        .logo {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        .logo img {
            height: 55px;      /* adjust size */
            width: auto;       /* keep aspect ratio */
            border-radius: 8px; /* smooth rounded corners */
            object-fit: contain;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
        }

        .logo img:hover {
          transform: scale(1.08); /* subtle zoom */
          box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
        }
        
        .logo-placeholder {
            width: 40px;
            height: 40px;
            background: #ffffff;
            border-radius: 5px;
            margin-right: 10px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-weight: bold;
            color: #1a2b47;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        
        .navbar.scrolled .logo-placeholder {
            background: #1a2b47;
            color: #ffffff;
        }
        
        .logo-text {
            color: #ffffff;
            font-size: 22px;
            font-weight: 700;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        
        .navbar.scrolled .logo-text {
            color: #1a2b47;
            font-size: 20px;
        }
        
        /* Navigation menu */
        .nav-menu {
            display: flex;
            list-style: none;
            align-items: center;
        }
        
        .nav-item {
            position: relative;
        }
        
        .nav-link {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            padding:  15px;
            color: #ffffff;
            text-decoration: none;
            font-weight: 500;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            height: 70px;
        }
        
        .navbar.scrolled .nav-link {
            color: #333;
            /* height: 70px; */
        }
        
        .nav-link:hover {
            color: #c4721a;
        }
        
        .navbar.scrolled .nav-link:hover {
            color: #c4721a;
            
        }
        
        
        .nav-link.schedule {
          
          background:  #B88B4A;;
         
          color: white;
          padding: 10px 20px; /* This sets the padding for the button */
          border-radius: 5px;
          margin-left: 10px;
          transition: all 0.3s ease;
          height: auto; /* This overrides the default nav-link height for the button*/
        }
        
        .nav-link.schedule:hover {
            /* background: #da7816; */
            background-color: #b88a4ad2;
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }
        
        .dropdown-btn {
            background: none;
            border: none;
            margin-left: 5px;
            cursor: pointer;
            font-size: 16px;
            color: inherit;
        }
        
        .dropdown {
            position: absolute;
            top: 100%;
            left: 0;
            background: white;
            width: 200px;
            box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
            border-radius: 5px;
            display: none;
            z-index: 100;
        }
        
        .dropdown.show {
            display: block;
        }
        
        .dropdown-item {
            display: block;
            padding: 12px 20px;
            color: #000;
            text-decoration: none;
            border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f1f1;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        
        .dropdown-item:hover {
            /* background: #f8f9fa; */
            /* color: #1a6bc4; */
            color: #d2990b;
        }
        
        .nav-toggle {
            background: transparent;
            border: none;
            color: #ffffff;
            font-size: 24px;
            cursor: pointer;
            display: none;
            z-index: 1001;
        }
        
        .navbar.scrolled .nav-toggle {
            color: #1a2b47;
        }

 /* EMERGENCY NAVBAR FIX */
@media screen and (max-width: 992px) {
    .navbar {
        position: fixed;
        width: 100%;
        background: rgba(121, 100, 62, 0.95) !important;
        backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
        height: 60px;
        padding: 0 15px;
        z-index: 1000;
    }
    
    .navbar.scrolled {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98) !important;
        height: 60px;
    }
    
    .nav-toggle {
        display: block !important;
        position: absolute;
        right: 15px;
        top: 15px;
        z-index: 1001;
        background: none;
        border: none;
        font-size: 24px;
        color: white;
    }
    
    .navbar.scrolled .nav-toggle {
        color: #333;
    }
    
    .nav-menu {
        position: fixed;
        top: 60px;
        right: -100%;
        width: 100%;
        height: calc(100vh - 60px);
        background: rgba(121, 100, 62, 0.98);
        flex-direction: column;
        transition: right 0.3s ease;
        overflow-y: auto;
        padding: 20px 0;
        margin: 0;
    }
    
    .navbar.scrolled .nav-menu {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
    }
    
    .nav-menu.show {
        right: 0;
    }
    
    .nav-item {
        width: 100%;
        margin: 0;
    }
    
    .nav-link {
        padding: 15px 20px;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        height: auto;
        justify-content: space-between;
        color: white;
        width: 100%;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
    }
    
    .navbar.scrolled .nav-link {
        color: #333;
        border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f1f1;
    }
    
    .nav-link.schedule {
        margin: 15px 20px;
        text-align: center;
        display: inline-block;
        width: calc(100% - 40px);
    }
    
    .dropdown {
        position: static;
        width: 100%;
        max-height: 0;
        overflow: hidden;
        background: rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
        margin: 0;
        padding-left: 0;
        transition: max-height 0.3s ease;
        box-shadow: none;
    }
    
    .dropdown.show {
        max-height: 500px;
    }
    
    .dropdown-item {
        padding: 12px 35px;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    }
    
    .navbar.scrolled .dropdown-item {
        border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
    }
}

/* Hero Section with Fade Transitions */
.hero {
  height: 100vh;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-slides {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1.5s ease;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;

}

.hero-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
}

.slide-content {
  max-width: 800px;
  color: var(--primary-light);
  padding: 0 50px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transform: translateY(50px);
  transition: transform 1s ease, opacity 1s ease;
  opacity: 0;
}

.hero-slide.active .slide-content {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

.slide-content h1 {
  font-size: 4rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.slide-content p {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.086);
}

/* Hero Navigation */

 .hero-nav {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 40px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  z-index: 10;
  gap: 15px;
}
.hero-nav-item {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}

.hero-nav-item.active {
  background: var(--accent);
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

.hero-nav-item:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* Hide the numbers inside the dots */
.hero-nav-item::before {
  content: "";
  display: none;
}

/* Property Filter */
.property-filter {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.filter-btn {
  padding: 12px 25px;
  margin: 0 10px 10px;
  background: var(--gray);
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.filter-btn.active,
.filter-btn:hover {
  /* background: var(--accent); */
  background-color: #B88B4A;
  color: var(--primary-light);
}

/* Property Items */
.property-items {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
}

.property-item {
  display: none;
}

.property-item.active {
  display: block;
}

/* Featured Properties */
.featured-properties {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--gray);
}

.property-card {
  background: var(--primary-light);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: var(--box-shadow);
}

.property-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
}

.property-img {
  height: 250px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.property-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.property-card:hover .property-img img {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.property-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), transparent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 20px;
  color: var(--primary-light);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.property-card:hover .property-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

.property-price {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent);
}

.property-details {
  padding: 20px;
}

.property-details h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.property-location {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  color: #777;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.property-location i {
  margin-right: 8px;
  color: var(--accent);
}

.property-features {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid #eee;
  padding-top: 15px;
  margin-top: 15px;
}

.feature {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.feature i {
  margin-right: 5px;
  color: var(--accent);
}

/* Stats */

        .stats-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(150px, 1fr));
            gap: 30px;
            margin-top: 50px;
        }

        .stat-card {
            background: white;
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 40px 30px;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .stat-card::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            height: 4px;
            /* background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3498db, #2ecc71, #f39c12, #e74c3c); */
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
        }

        .stat-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-10px);
            box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
        }

        .stat-card:hover::before {
            opacity: 1;
        }

        .stat-icon {
            width: 70px;
            height: 70px;
            background: #1a365d;
            border-radius: 16px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            margin-bottom: 25px;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .stat-card:nth-child(1) .stat-icon {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4d64cd 0%, #764ba2 100%);
        }

        .stat-card:nth-child(2) .stat-icon {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f093fb 0%, #f5576c 100%);
        }

        .stat-card:nth-child(3) .stat-icon {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4facfe 0%, #00f2fe 100%);
        }

        .stat-card:nth-child(4) .stat-icon {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #43e97b 0%, #38f9d7 100%);
        }

        .stat-card:hover .stat-icon {
            transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
        }

        .stat-number {
            font-size: 25px;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: white;
            text-shadow: 0 5px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
        }

        .stat-title {
            font-size: 18px;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #2d3748;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
            line-height: 1.3;
        }

        .stat-description {
            font-size: 15px;
            color: #718096;
            line-height: 1.6;
        }

        .highlight-text {
            background: linear-gradient(120deg, #a8edea 0%, #fed6e3 100%);
            background-size: 100% 40%;
            background-repeat: no-repeat;
            background-position: 0 80%;
            padding: 2px 0;
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .section-container {
                padding: 60px 15px;
            }

            .section-title {
                font-size: 36px;
            }

            .stats-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 20px;
            }

            .stat-card {
                padding: 30px 25px;
            }

            .stat-icon {
                width: 70px;
                height: 70px;
            }

            .stat-number {
                font-size: 36px;
            }

            .stat-title {
                font-size: 20px;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 480px) {
            .section-title {
                font-size: 28px;
            }

            .section-description {
                font-size: 15px;
            }

            .stat-card {
                padding: 25px 20px;
            }
        }
/* video section */
.video-section {
            height: 100vh;
            position: relative;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: flex-start;
            background: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4));
            overflow: hidden;
            padding-left: 5%;
        }

        .video-background {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            z-index: -1;
        }

        .video-background img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
        }

        .video-content {
            text-align: left;
            color: white;
            /* max-width: 800px; */
            padding: 0 20px;
            z-index: 2;
        }

        .video-tagline {
            font-size: 14px;
            font-weight: 500;
            letter-spacing: 2px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            opacity: 0.9;
        }

        .video-title {
            font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
            font-weight: 300;
            line-height: 1.2;
            margin-bottom: 30px;
        }

        .video-description {
            font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.2rem);
            line-height: 1.6;
            opacity: 0.9;
            margin-bottom: 50px;
            max-width: 600px;
        }

        .youtube-button {
            position: relative;
            width: 120px;
            height: 120px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: rgba(20, 33, 61, 0.9);
            border: none;
            cursor: pointer;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            color: white;
            font-size: 16px;
            font-weight: 500;
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            /* backdrop-filter: blur(10px); */
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            z-index: 3;
        }

        .youtube-button:hover {
            background: rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.9);
            /* transform: scale(1.1); */
            box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.3);
        }

        .youtube-button::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            width: 0;
            height: 0;
            border-left: 12px solid white;
            border-top: 8px solid transparent;
            border-bottom: 8px solid transparent;
            margin-left: 3px;
        }

        .yt-button-container {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 20px;
}
        .video-content > * {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-30px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
}

.video-content.animate-on-scroll > * {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.video-content.animate-on-scroll .video-tagline {
  transition-delay: 0.2s;
}

.video-content.animate-on-scroll .video-title {
  transition-delay: 0.4s;
}

.video-content.animate-on-scroll .video-description {
  transition-delay: 0.6s;
}

.video-content.animate-on-scroll .yt-button-container {
  transition-delay: 0.8s;
}

        /* Responsive Design */
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .video-section {
                padding-left: 3%;
                justify-content: center;
            }

            .video-content {
                padding: 0 15px;
                text-align: center;
            }

            .video-tagline {
                font-size: 12px;
                margin-bottom: 15px;
            }

            .video-title {
                margin-bottom: 20px;
            }

            .video-description {
                margin-bottom: 40px;
            }

            .youtube-button {
                width: 100px;
                height: 100px;
                font-size: 14px;
            }

            .youtube-button::before {
                border-left: 10px solid white;
                border-top: 6px solid transparent;
                border-bottom: 6px solid transparent;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 480px) {
            .video-section {
                padding-left: 2%;
            }

            .video-content {
                padding: 0 10px;
            }

            .youtube-button {
                width: 80px;
                height: 80px;
                font-size: 12px;
            }

            .youtube-button::before {
                border-left: 8px solid white;
                border-top: 5px solid transparent;
                border-bottom: 5px solid transparent;
            }
        }

        /* Animation for content */

        /* Grid overlay for design enhancement */
        .grid-overlay {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background-image: 
                linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
                linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
            background-size: 50px 50px;
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 1;
        }

/* Why Choose Us */
      .why-section {
        padding: 8rem  0;
        background: #F7F0EC;
        overflow: hidden;
        
      }
      .why-header {
        text-align: center;
        margin-bottom: 40px;
        
      }
      .why-header h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
        color: var(--primary-dark);
        margin-bottom: 15px;
        position: relative;
        display: inline-block;
      }
     
      .why-header p {
        font-size: 1rem;
        color: #252222;
        /* color: White; */
        max-width: 700px;
        margin: 20px auto 0;
      }
      .why-features {
        display: flex;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 20px;
      }
      .why-feature {
        flex: 1 1 calc(33.333% - 20px);
        background: #faf9f8;
        border-radius: 10px;
        padding: 25px 20px;
        text-align: center;
        /* border-top: 4px solid var(--accent); */
        transition: 0.3s;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
      }
     
      .why-icon {
        width: 60px;
        height: 60px;
        background: #eaf4ff;
        border-radius: 50%;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        margin: 0 auto 15px;
        font-size: 24px;
        color: var(--brand-gold);
      }
      .why-feature h3 {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
        color: var(--brand-gold-dark);
        margin-bottom: 12px;
      }
      .why-feature p {
        color: #5a5a5a;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
      }
       @media (max-width: 768px) {
        .why-feature {
          flex: 0 0 100%;
        }
      }
      

.why-feature::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--brand-gradient); /* gold gradient */
  opacity: 0.08; /* subtle gold shine */
  transition: all 0.5s ease;
  z-index: 0;
}

.why-feature:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.why-feature:hover::before {
  left: 0; /* slide gold overlay in */
}

.why-feature h3,
.why-feature p,
.why-feature .why-icon {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1; /* keep text/icons above overlay */
}

.why-feature:hover h3 {
  color: var(--brand-gold); /* heading turns gold */
}

.why-feature:hover .why-icon {
  background: var(--brand-gold);
  color: var(--brand-black);
  transform: scale(1.1);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* dubai properties sections */
.dubai-properties-section {
            max-width: 1400px;
            margin: 8rem auto;
            padding: 0 2rem;
        }

        .dubai-section-header {
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 3rem;
        }

        .dubai-section-title {
            font-size: 3rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: black;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }

        .dubai-section-subtitle {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            color:black;
            font-weight: 300;
        }

        .dubai-gallery-container {
            position: relative;
            border-radius: 20px;
            box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
            /* backdrop-filter: blur(10px); */
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
            padding: 2rem;
        }

        .dubai-properties-scroll {
            display: flex;
            overflow-x: auto;
            overflow-y: hidden;
            gap: 2rem;
            padding: 1rem 0;
            scroll-behavior: smooth;
            -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
            /* scrollbar-width: thin; */
            scrollbar-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3) transparent;
            cursor: grab;
        }

        .dubai-properties-scroll:active {
            cursor: grabbing;
        }

        .dubai-properties-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar {
            height: 8px;
        }

        .dubai-properties-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
            border-radius: 10px;
            margin: 0 20px;
        }

        .dubai-properties-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
            border-radius: 10px;
            transition: background 0.3s ease;
        }

        .dubai-properties-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
        }

        .dubai-property-card {
            min-width: 450px;
            max-width: 450px;
            height: 600px;
            position: relative;
            border-radius: 16px;
            overflow: hidden;
            flex-shrink: 0;
            transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
            cursor: pointer;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
        }

        .dubai-property-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-10px);
            box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
        }

        .dubai-property-card img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            transition: transform 0.6s ease;
        }

        .dubai-property-card:hover img {
            transform: scale(1.08);
        }

        .dubai-property-overlay {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.8) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.4) 50%, rgba(0,0,0,0.2) 100%);
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            justify-content: flex-end;
            padding: 2rem;
            color: white;
        }

        .dubai-property-features {
            position: absolute;
            top: 1.5rem;
            right: 1.5rem;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 0.5rem;
        }

        .dubai-feature-tag {
            background: rgba(255,215,0,0.95);
            color: #000;
            padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
            border-radius: 15px;
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            text-align: center;
            min-width: 100px;
            /* backdrop-filter: blur(10px); */
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
        }

        .dubai-property-title {
            font-size: 2rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            line-height: 3rem;
            margin-bottom: .5rem;
            text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
        }

        .dubai-property-subtitle {
            font-size: 1rem;
            font-weight: 300;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            opacity: 0.9;
        }

        .dubai-property-description {
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            line-height: 1.5;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            opacity: 0.8;
            display: -webkit-box;
            -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
            -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .dubai-property-price {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #ffd700;
            text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
        }

        .dubai-scroll-hint {
            text-align: center;
            color: black;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            margin-top: 1rem;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
        }

        .dubai-scroll-hint::before,
        .dubai-scroll-hint::after {
            content: "→";
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            animation: dubaiScrollHint 2s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        .dubai-scroll-hint::before {
            animation-delay: 0s;
        }

        .dubai-scroll-hint::after {
            animation-delay: 0.5s;
        }

        @keyframes dubaiScrollHint {
            0%, 50%, 100% { opacity: 0.3; }
            25% { opacity: 1; }
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .dubai-properties-section {
                padding: 0 1rem;
                margin: 4rem auto;
            }

            .dubai-section-title {
                font-size: 2rem;
            }

            .dubai-gallery-container {
                padding: 1rem;
            }

            .dubai-property-card {
                min-width: 320px;
                max-width: 320px;
                height: 480px;
            }

            .dubai-properties-scroll {
                gap: 1rem;
            }

            .dubai-property-overlay {
                padding: 1.5rem;
            }

            .dubai-property-title {
                font-size: 1.5rem;
            }

            .dubai-property-subtitle {
                font-size: 0.9rem;
            }

            .dubai-property-description {
                font-size: 0.8rem;
            }

            .dubai-property-price {
                font-size: 1.2rem;
            }

            .dubai-feature-tag {
                font-size: 0.7rem;
                padding: 0.3rem 0.6rem;
                min-width: 80px;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 480px) {
            .dubai-properties-section {
                padding: 0 0.5rem;
            }

            .dubai-section-title {
                font-size: 1.5rem;
            }

            .dubai-property-card {
                min-width: 220px;
                max-width: 220px;
                height: 420px;
            }

            .dubai-property-overlay {
                padding: 1rem;
            }

            .dubai-property-title {
                font-size: 1.2rem;
            }
        }

        .dubai-loading {
            opacity: 0.7;
            transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
        }

        .dubai-loaded {
            opacity: 1;
        }

        /* Custom scrollbar styling for Firefox */
        .dubai-properties-scroll {
            scrollbar-width: thin;
            scrollbar-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3) transparent;
        }


/* About Section */
.about {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--gray);
}

.about-content {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-text h2 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.about-text p {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}


/* faq container */

.faq-container {
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin:  3rem auto;
  padding: 0 15px;
}

 .faq-section {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr;
            gap: 4rem;
            align-items: start;
        }

        .faq-header {
            position: sticky;
            top: 2rem;
        }

        .faq-label {
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 2px;
            font-size: 0.875rem;
            color: #666;
            font-weight: 500;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }

        .faq-title {
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            font-weight: 400;
            line-height: 1.2;
            color: #1a1a1a;
        }

        .faq-content {
            background: white;
            border-radius: 1rem;
            padding: 1.5rem;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
        }

        .faq-list {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
        }

        .faq-item {
            border-bottom: 1px solid #e9ecef;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .faq-item:last-child {
            border-bottom: none;
        }

        .faq-question-wrapper {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            padding: 1.5rem 0;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .faq-question-wrapper:hover {
            padding-left: 0.5rem;
        }

        .faq-question {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            font-weight: 500;
            color: #2c3e50;
            flex: 1;
            margin-right: 1rem;
            transition: color 0.3s ease;
        }

        .faq-question-wrapper:hover .faq-question {
            color: #1a1a1a;
        }

        .faq-icon {
            width: 36px;
            height: 36px;
            background-color: var(--accent);
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
            flex-shrink: 0;
            cursor: pointer;
        }

        .faq-icon::before {
            content: '+';
            color: white;
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            font-weight: 300;
            transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
            line-height: 1;
        }

        .faq-item.active .faq-icon {
            background-color: #1a1a1a;
            transform: rotate(45deg);
        }

        .faq-answer {
            max-height: 0;
            overflow: hidden;
            transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
            opacity: 0;
        }

        .faq-answer.expanded {
            max-height: 300px;
            opacity: 1;
            padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
        }

        .faq-answer-content {
            color: #666;
            font-size: 1rem;
            line-height: 1.6;
            padding-right: 3rem;
        }

        .hidden-faqs {
            display: none;
        }

        .hidden-faqs.show {
            display: block;
        }

        .show-more-btn {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-gold) 0%, var(--accent)100%);
            color: white;
            border: none;
            padding: 0.875rem 2rem;
            border-radius: 50px;
            font-size: 1rem;
            font-weight: 500;
            cursor: pointer;
            margin-top: 2rem;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(44, 62, 80, 0.2);
        }

        .show-more-btn:hover {
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(44, 62, 80, 0.3);
        }

        .show-more-btn:active {
            transform: translateY(0);
        }

        /* Responsive Design */
        @media (max-width: 1024px) {
            .faq-section {
                gap: 3rem;
            }

            .faq-title {
                font-size: 2.2rem;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .container {
                padding: 0 1rem;
            }

            .faq-section {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 2rem;
            }

            .faq-header {
                position: static;
                text-align: center;
            }

            .faq-title {
                font-size: 2rem;
            }

            .faq-content {
                padding: 1rem;
            }

            .faq-question-wrapper {
                padding: 1.25rem 0;
            }

            .faq-question {
                font-size: 1rem;
            }

            .faq-icon {
                width: 32px;
                height: 32px;
            }

            .faq-icon::before {
                font-size: 1.2rem;
            }

            .faq-answer-content {
                padding-right: 2rem;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 480px) {
            /* body {
                padding: 1.5rem 0;
            } */

            .faq-title {
                font-size: 1.8rem;
            }

            .faq-question-wrapper {
                padding: 1rem 0;
            }

            .faq-answer-content {
                padding-right: 1rem;
            }
        }

        /* Loading animation */
        .faq-item {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(20px);
            animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease forwards;
        }

        .faq-item:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
        .faq-item:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
        .faq-item:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
        .faq-item:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }

        @keyframes fadeInUp {
            to {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: translateY(0);
            }
        }

        /* cta section */
.cta-section {
    position: relative;
    color: white;
    padding: 80px 0;
    /* margin: 40px 0; */
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    overflow: hidden;
    background-image: url('assets/bg_img_02.png');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
}

.cta-section::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
   background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(22, 24, 26, 0.85) 0%, rgba(20, 23, 25, 0.85) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.cta-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Rest of your CTA styles remain the same */
        
        .cta-section-header {
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 50px;
        }
        
        .cta-section-header h2 {
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
            font-weight: 700;
            /* color: #ffffffdd; */
            color: var(--accent);

        }
        
        .cta-section-header p {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            max-width: 600px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            color: var(--primary-light);
        }
        
        .cta-content {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            padding: 0 4rem;
            gap: 40px;
            justify-content: center;
        }
        
        .cta-contact-form {
            flex: 1;
            min-width: 400px;
            background: white;
            padding: 30px;
            border-radius: 10px;
            box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
            color: #333;
        }
        
        .cta-contact-form h3 {
            color: #d09705;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            font-size: 1.8rem;
        }
        
        .cta-form-group {
            flex: 1;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }
        
        .cta-form-group label {
            display: block;
            margin-bottom: 8px;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: #1b262c;
        }
        
        .cta-form-group input, 
        .cta-form-group textarea {
            width: 100%;
            padding: 12px 15px;
            border: 1px solid #ddd;
            border-radius: 6px;
            font-size: 16px;
            transition: border-color 0.3s;
        }
        
        .cta-form-group input:focus, 
        .cta-form-group textarea:focus {
            border-color: var(--accent);
            outline: none;
            box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(24, 30, 33, 0.2);
        }
        
        .cta-submit-btn {
            background: var(--brand-gold);
            color: white;
            border: none;
            padding: 14px 25px;
            font-size: 16px;
            border-radius: 6px;
            cursor: pointer;
            font-weight: 600;
            width: 100%;
            transition: background 0.3s;
        }
        
        .cta-submit-btn:hover {
            background: var(--accent);

        }
        
        .cta-contact-info {
            flex: 1;
            min-width: 300px;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            justify-content: center;
        }
        
        .cta-contact-info h3 {
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            margin-bottom: 25px;
            color: #fff;
            text-align: center;
        }
        
        .cta-contact-methods {
            margin-bottom: 40px;
        }
        
        .cta-contact-method {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 15px;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            padding: 15px;
            border-radius: 10px;
            transition: transform 0.3s;
        }
        
        .cta-contact-method:hover {
            transform: translateY(-5px);
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
        }
        
        .cta-contact-icon {
            background: var(--accent);
            width: 50px;
            height: 50px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 20px;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }
        
        .cta-contact-details h4 {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            /* margin-bottom: 5px; */
            color: var(--accent);
        }
        
        .cta-contact-details p {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            color: var(--primary-light);
            margin-bottom: 3px;
        }
        
        .cta-contact-details span {
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            color: var(--primary-light)
        }
        
        .cta-why-choose {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            padding: 20px;
            border-radius: 10px;
        }
        
        .cta-why-choose h4 {
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
            color: var(--accent);
            text-align: left;
        }
        
        .cta-why-choose ul {
            list-style: none;
        }
        
        .cta-why-choose li {
            margin-bottom: 10px;
            padding-left: 25px;
            position: relative;
            color: var(--primary-light);
        }
        
        .cta-why-choose li:before {
            content: "✓";
            color: var(--accent);
            position: absolute;
            left: 0;
            font-weight: bold;
        }

        /* Phone Input Styling */
        .iti {
            width: 100%;
            margin-top: 4px;
        }

        #phone {
            width: 100%;
            padding: 12px 16px;
            padding-left: 52px;
            border: 1px solid #D1D5DB;
            border-radius: 8px;
            font-size: 1rem;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        #phone:focus {
            outline: none;
            border-color: #3B82F6;
            box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
        }

        .iti__selected-flag {
            padding: 0 12px;
        }

        .iti__country-list {
            box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
            border-radius: 8px;
            margin-top: 4px;
            min-width: 300px;
            color: #000000 !important;
        }

        .iti__country {
            padding: 8px 12px;
            font-size: 14px;
            color: #000000 !important;
        }

        .iti__country-name {
            color: #000000 !important;
        }

        .iti__dial-code {
            color: #666 !important;
        }

        .iti__country:hover {
            background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;
        }
        
        /* Responsive Design for Mobile */
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .cta-section {
                padding: 40px 0;
                margin: 20px 0;
            }
            
            .cta-content {
                padding: 0 1rem;
                gap: 30px;
            }
            
            .cta-section-header h2 {
                font-size: 1.8rem;
                padding: 0 10px;
            }
            
            .cta-section-header p {
                font-size: 1rem;
                padding: 0 15px;
            }
            
            .cta-contact-form {
                min-width: 100%;
                padding: 20px;
                margin: 0 10px;
            }
            
            .cta-contact-info {
                min-width: 100%;
                padding: 0 15px;
            }
            
            .cta-contact-form h3,
            .cta-contact-info h3 {
                font-size: 1.5rem;
            }
            
            .cta-contact-method {
                flex-direction: column;
                text-align: center;
                gap: 10px;
                padding: 20px;
            }
            
            .cta-contact-icon {
                margin: 0 auto;
            }
            
            .cta-why-choose h4 {
                font-size: 1.2rem;
            }
            
            .cta-why-choose ul {
                padding-left: 0;
            }
            
            .cta-why-choose li {
                text-align: left;
                padding-left: 30px;
            }
            
            /* Phone input adjustments */
            .iti {
                width: 100%;
            }
            
            #phone {
                padding: 12px 12px 12px 52px;
                font-size: 14px;
            }
            
            .iti__country-list {
                min-width: 280px;
                left: 0;
                transform: translateX(0);
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 360px) {
            .cta-section-header h2 {
                font-size: 1.6rem;
            }
            
            .cta-contact-form h3,
            .cta-contact-info h3 {
                font-size: 1.3rem;
            }
            
            .cta-contact-details h4 {
                font-size: 1.1rem;
            }
            
            .cta-contact-details p {
                font-size: 1rem;
            }
            
            .cta-submit-btn {
                padding: 12px 20px;
                font-size: 15px;
            }
            
            .cta-contact-method {
                padding: 15px 10px;
            }
        }

/* Footer */
.footer {
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  color: var(--primary-light);
  padding: 70px 0 20px;
}

.footer-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.footer-col h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-col h3::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 50px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent);
}

.footer-col p {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.footer-links li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-links a {
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
  padding-left: 5px;
}

.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
  margin: 20px;
}

.footer-social a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-social a:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.footer-bottom {
  text-align: center;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .about-content,
  .contact-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .slide-content h1 {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .slide-content {
    padding: 0 20px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .slide-content h1 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }

  .slide-content p {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .property-price {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }

  .about-stats {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .property-items {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
}
}

/* scroll animation */
.animate-on-scroll {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(50px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
}

.animate-on-scroll.animated {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* scroller after about section */
 .dubai-scroller {
      padding: 40px 0;
      margin: 3rem auto;
      width: 90%;
      overflow: hidden;
      position: relative;
    }

    .dubai-title {
      text-align: center;
      font-size: 2rem;
      margin-bottom: 30px;
      font-weight: bold;
      letter-spacing: 1px;
    }

    .dubai-track {
      display: flex;
      width: max-content;
      animation: dubai-scroll-left 10s linear infinite;
    }



/* Gradient overlays for blurred edges */
        .dubai-scroller::before,
        .dubai-scroller::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            height: 100%;
            width: 200px;
            z-index: 2;
            pointer-events: none;
        }
        
        .dubai-scroller::before {
            left: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,1) 0%, rgba(246, 245, 245, 0) 100%);
        }
        
        .dubai-scroller::after {
            right: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,1) 100%);
        }




    .dubai-slide {
      flex: 0 0 auto;
      margin: 0 ;
      text-align: center;
    }

    .dubai-slide img {
      width: 250px;
      height: 70px;
      object-fit: contain;
      padding: 1rem;
      border-radius: 16px;
      /* box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.4); */
      transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    }

    .dubai-slide img:hover {
      transform: scale(1.05);
    }

    .dubai-slide p {
      margin-top: 10px;
      font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    /* Animations */
    @keyframes dubai-scroll-left {
      0% { transform: translateX(0); }
      100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
    }

    @keyframes dubai-scroll-right {
      0% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
      100% { transform: translateX(0); }
    }

    /* Responsive for tablets */
    @media (max-width: 1024px) {
      .dubai-slide img {
        width: 240px;
        height: 160px;
      }
      .dubai-slide {
        margin: 0 20px;
      }
    }

    /* Responsive for phones */
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .dubai-slide img {
        width: 180px;
        height: 120px;
      }
      .dubai-scroller::before,
        .dubai-scroller::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            height: 100%;
            width: 100px;
            z-index: 2;
            pointer-events: none;
        }
      .dubai-slide {
        margin: 0 15px;
      }
      .dubai-title {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
      }
    }

    /* Extra small phones */
    @media (max-width: 480px) {
      .dubai-slide img {
        width: 140px;
        height: 90px;
      }
      .dubai-scroller::before,
        .dubai-scroller::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            height: 100%;
            width: 50px;
            z-index: 2;
            pointer-events: none;
        }
      .dubai-slide {
        margin: 0 10px;
      }
      .dubai-title {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
      }
    }


    /* testemonials section */
  
        .testimonials-section {
            max-width: 1100px;
            padding: 40px 20px;
            margin: 8rem auto;
            text-align: center;
        }
        .subheading {
            font-size: 14px;
            font-weight: 600;
            letter-spacing: 1.5px;
            color: #667085;
            margin-bottom: 8px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
        }
        .heading {
            font-size: 2.8rem;
            margin: 0 0 8px 0;
            font-weight: 700;
            line-height: 1.1;
        }
        .cta-text {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            color: #475467;
            margin-bottom: 48px;
        }

        .carousel {
            overflow: hidden;
            position: relative;
            width: 100%;
        }
        .carousel-track {
            display: flex;
            width: max-content;
            animation: scroll 20s linear infinite;
        }
        @keyframes scroll {
            0% { transform: translateX(0); }
            100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
        }
        .testimonial-card {
            background: #fff;
            border-radius: 12px;
            padding: 30px 25px 30px 30px;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
            flex: 0 0 auto;
            width: 300px;
            margin-right: 20px;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            justify-content: space-between;
            min-height: 230px;
            position: relative;
        }
        .quote-icon {
            position: absolute;
            top: 25px;
            left: 25px;
            color: #e1e1e1;
            font-size: 48px;
            user-select: none;
        }
        .testimonial-text {
            font-style: italic;
            font-size: 1rem;
            color: #374151;
            line-height: 1.5;
            margin-bottom: 28px;
            margin-left: 40px;
        }
        .client-info {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            margin-left: 40px;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }
        .client-details {
            text-align: left;
        }
        .client-name {
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 1rem;
            margin: 0;
            color: #121823;
        }
        .client-role {
            font-weight: 400;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            color: #667085;
            margin-top: 4px;
        }
        .star-rating {
            display: flex;
            gap: 4px;
            user-select: none;
        }
        .star {
            color: #facc15;
            font-size: 18px;
        }

        @media (max-width: 767px) {
          .testimonials-section{
              margin: 4rem auto;
          }
            .testimonial-card {
                width: 250px;
                margin-right: 10px;
            }
            .carousel-track {
                animation: scroll 25s linear infinite;
            }
            .client-info {
                margin-left: 0;
                flex-direction: column;
                align-items: flex-start;
            }
            .testimonial-text {
                margin-left: 0;
                margin-bottom: 20px;
            }
        }

  /* deto section */
  
    .deto-section {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    background-color: #B88B4A;
    min-height: 320px;
    padding: 2.5rem 1rem;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  /* subtle cityscape dotted pattern behind text */
  .deto-section::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 80%;
    height: 160px;
    background-image:
      radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,0,0,0.1) 2px, transparent 3px),
      radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,0,0,0.1) 2px, transparent 3px);
    background-position: 0 0, 40px 40px;
    background-size: 80px 80px;
    opacity: 0.15;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
  }

  .deto-text-small {
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    z-index: 1;
  }

  .deto-text-large {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 2.75rem;
    margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
    z-index: 1;
  }

  .deto-button {
    background-color: #3a4146;
    color: white;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    border: none;
    padding: 0.75rem 2.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    border-radius: 0;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 1;
  }

  .deto-button:hover,
  .deto-button:focus {
    background-color: #2c3136;
    outline: none;
  }

  /* Responsive for small screens */
  @media (max-width: 480px) {
    .deto-section {
      padding: 2rem 1rem;
      min-height: 260px;
    }

    .deto-text-small {
      font-size: 1rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    }

    .deto-text-large {
      font-size: 1.8rem;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
    
    .deto-button {
      padding: 0.6rem 2rem;
      font-size: 0.875rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    }
  }

  .email-input {
    max-width: 300px;
    /* height: 45px; */
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 16px;
    border: 1px solid #ccc;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

 .fade-in {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
        transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
    }

    .fade-in.visible {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }


    /* popup modal styling */
     .modal-overlay {
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            bottom: 0;
            background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            z-index: 9999;
            opacity: 0;
            visibility: hidden;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .modal-overlay.active {
            opacity: 1;
            visibility: visible;
        }

        .contact-modal {
            background: white;
            border-radius: 12px;
            width: 90%;
            max-width: 500px;
            padding: 30px;
            position: relative;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
            transform: translateY(-50px);
            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
            max-height: 90vh;
            overflow-y: auto;
        }

        .modal-overlay.active .contact-modal {
            transform: translateY(0);
        }

        .close-modal {
            position: absolute;
            top: 15px;
            right: 15px;
            background: none;
            border: none;
            font-size: 24px;
            cursor: pointer;
            color: #777;
            transition: color 0.3s;
        }

        .close-modal:hover {
            color: #333;
        }

        .modal-header {
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 25px;
        }

        .modal-header h2 {
            color: var(--accent);
            margin-bottom: 10px;
        }

        .modal-header p {
            color: #666;
        }

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

        .form-group {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
        }

        .form-group label {
            margin-bottom: 8px;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: #333;
        }

        .form-group input,
        .form-group textarea {
            padding: 12px 15px;
            border: 1px solid #ddd;
            border-radius: 6px;
            font-size: 16px;
            transition: border-color 0.3s;
        }

        .form-group input:focus,
        .form-group textarea:focus {
            border-color: var(--brand-gold-light);
            outline: none;
            box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(154, 107, 20, 0.2);
        }

        .form-group textarea {
            min-height: 100px;
            resize: vertical;
        }

        .submit-btn {
            background: var(--accent);
            color: white;
            border: none;
            padding: 14px 25px;
            font-size: 16px;
            border-radius: 6px;
            cursor: pointer;
            font-weight: 600;
            transition: background 0.3s;
            margin-top: 10px;
        }

        .submit-btn:hover {
            background: var(--accent);
        }

        .submit-btn:disabled {
            background: #ccc;
            cursor: not-allowed;
        }

        .form-message {
            text-align: center;
            padding: 10px;
            border-radius: 6px;
            margin-top: 15px;
            display: none;
        }

        .success-message {
            background: #d4edda;
            color: #155724;
            display: block;
        }

        .error-message {
            background: #f8d7da;
            color: #721c24;
            display: block;
        }

        /* Phone input styling */
        .iti {
            width: 100%;
            margin-top: 4px;
        }

        #modal-phone {
            width: 100%;
            padding: 12px 16px;
            padding-left: 52px;
            border: 1px solid #D1D5DB;
            border-radius: 8px;
            font-size: 1rem;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        #modal-phone:focus {
            outline: none;
            border-color: #3B82F6;
            box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
        }

        /* Responsive adjustments */
        @media (max-width: 576px) {
            .contact-modal {
                padding: 20px;
                width: 95%;
            }
            
            .modal-header h2 {
                font-size: 1.5rem;
            }
        }


        /* Add these styles to your existing CSS */

/* Animation keyframes */
@keyframes slideInLeft {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-30px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

@keyframes slideInRight {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(30px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

@keyframes slideInUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* Animation classes */
.slide-in-left {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-300px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
}

.slide-in-right {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(300px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
}

.slide-in-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(150px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
}

.slide-in-left.animate,
.slide-in-right.animate,
.slide-in-up.animate {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate(0);
}

/* Delay classes for staggered animations */
.delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.delay-5 { transition-delay: 1.0s; }