/* ===========================================================
   QUANTITY KITCHENS — Components v2 (calm, charcoal-led)
   =========================================================== */

/* ============ HOME HERO ============ */
.hero { position:relative; min-height:100svh; display:flex; align-items:flex-end; color:#fff; overflow:hidden; }
.hero-bg { position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; }
.hero-bg img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transform:scale(1.06); }
.hero-bg::after { content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(26,26,28,.42) 0%, rgba(26,26,28,.25) 38%, rgba(26,26,28,.82) 100%); }
.hero .container { position:relative; z-index:3; width:100%; padding-bottom: clamp(64px,9vw,120px); padding-top:130px; }
.hero-tag { display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.6rem; padding:.45rem 1rem; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35); border-radius:100px; font-size:.7rem; letter-spacing:.2em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#fff; margin-bottom:1.6rem; background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); backdrop-filter: blur(6px); }
.hero-tag i { color: var(--crimson); }
.hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.6rem,6.6vw,5.2rem); color:#fff; max-width:16ch; margin-bottom:1.3rem; font-weight:500; }
.hero h1 em { font-style:italic; color:#fff; position:relative; }
.hero h1 em::after { content:""; position:absolute; left:0; bottom:.08em; width:100%; height:.09em; background: var(--crimson); border-radius:2px; }
.hero-sub { font-size: clamp(1.02rem,1.5vw,1.22rem); color:#EDE9E2; max-width:46ch; margin-bottom:2.2rem; font-weight:300; }
.hero-sub b { font-weight:600; color:#fff; }
.hero-actions { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:.8rem; }
.hero-meta { display:flex; gap:2.2rem; margin-top:2.6rem; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.hero-meta .m b { font-family: var(--display); font-size:1.7rem; color:#fff; display:block; line-height:1; }
.hero-meta .m span { font-size:.74rem; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#C9C4BC; margin-top:.3rem; display:block; }
.hero-meta .div { width:1px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.2); }
.hero-scroll { position:absolute; bottom:22px; right: var(--gutter); z-index:3; display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:.5rem; font-size:.62rem; letter-spacing:.24em; text-transform:uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.hero-scroll span { width:1px; height:38px; background: linear-gradient(#fff,transparent); animation: scrolly 2s infinite; }
@keyframes scrolly { 0%{ opacity:0; transform:scaleY(.3); transform-origin:top;} 50%{ opacity:1;} 100%{ opacity:0; transform:scaleY(1); transform-origin:bottom;} }

/* trust strip */
.trust-strip { background:#fff; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); padding:1.1rem 0; overflow:hidden; }
.trust-track { display:flex; gap:3rem; white-space:nowrap; animation: marquee 32s linear infinite; width:max-content; }
.trust-track span { display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.55rem; font-size:.8rem; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color: var(--muted); font-weight:500; }
.trust-track i { color: var(--crimson); font-size:.7rem; }
@keyframes marquee { to { transform:translateX(-50%); } }

/* ============ STORY ============ */
.story-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1.05fr; gap: clamp(2.5rem,6vw,6rem); align-items:center; }
.story-imgs { position:relative; }
.story-imgs .img-main { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow:hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); aspect-ratio:4/5; }
.story-imgs .img-main img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
.story-badge { position:absolute; bottom:-24px; right:-22px; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:18px; padding:1.2rem 1.5rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); text-align:center; }
.story-badge b { font-family: var(--display); font-size:2.2rem; color: var(--crimson); display:block; line-height:1; }
.story-badge small { font-size:.68rem; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase; font-weight:600; color: var(--muted); }
.story-text h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem,3.8vw,3rem); margin:.9rem 0 1.2rem; }
.story-text .lead { font-family: var(--serif); font-size:1.4rem; font-style:italic; color: var(--charcoal); line-height:1.45; margin-bottom:1.2rem; }
.story-text p { color: var(--muted); margin-bottom:1rem; }
.sign { font-family: var(--serif); font-style:italic; font-size:1.5rem; color: var(--ink); margin-top:1.3rem; }
.sign small { display:block; font-family: var(--body); font-style:normal; font-size:.74rem; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color: var(--muted); margin-top:.3rem; }

/* ============ FEATURE PILLS ============ */
.pills { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:.6rem; justify-content:center; }
.pill { display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.5rem; padding:.65rem 1.15rem; border-radius:100px; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); font-size:.84rem; font-weight:500; color: var(--charcoal); transition: transform .35s var(--ease), border-color .3s, box-shadow .3s; }
.pill:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: var(--crimson); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.pill i { color: var(--crimson); font-size:.9rem; }

/* ============ DISH CARDS ============ */
.dish-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(290px,1fr)); gap:1.6rem; }
.dish-card { background:#fff; border-radius: var(--radius); overflow:hidden; border:1px solid var(--line); transition: transform .5s var(--ease), box-shadow .5s, border-color .5s; }
.dish-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: transparent; }
.dish-img { aspect-ratio:5/4; overflow:hidden; position:relative; background: var(--sand); }
.dish-img img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition: transform .8s var(--ease); }
.dish-card:hover .dish-img img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.dish-tag { position:absolute; top:12px; left:12px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.95); color: var(--charcoal); font-size:.64rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; padding:.32rem .7rem; border-radius:100px; }
.veg-dot { position:absolute; top:12px; right:12px; width:20px; height:20px; border:2px solid #2e7d32; border-radius:4px; display:grid; place-items:center; background:#fff; }
.veg-dot i { width:8px; height:8px; background:#2e7d32; border-radius:50%; }
.dish-body { padding:1.3rem 1.3rem 1.5rem; }
.dish-body h3 { font-size:1.25rem; margin-bottom:.35rem; }
.dish-body p { font-size:.9rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom:1rem; }
.dish-foot { display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; }
.dish-price { font-family: var(--display); font-size:1.2rem; color: var(--charcoal); font-weight:600; }
.dish-price small { font-size:.68rem; color: var(--muted); font-family: var(--body); font-weight:400; }

/* ============ WHY GRID ============ */
.why-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(250px,1fr)); gap:1.4rem; }
.why-card { padding:2.1rem 1.7rem; border-radius: var(--radius); background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); transition: transform .45s var(--ease), box-shadow .45s; }
.why-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.why-ic { width:54px; height:54px; border-radius:14px; background: var(--crimson-soft); color: var(--crimson); display:grid; place-items:center; font-size:1.35rem; margin-bottom:1.2rem; }
.why-card h3 { font-size:1.22rem; margin-bottom:.5rem; }
.why-card p { color: var(--muted); font-size:.93rem; }

/* ============ STATS (charcoal, not red) ============ */
.stats {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 0%, rgba(230,20,60,.12), transparent 42%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 88% 100%, rgba(230,20,60,.10), transparent 45%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, #1f1f23 0%, #2A2A2E 55%, #232327 100%);
  color:#fff; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.stats::before {
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 56px 56px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, #000 35%, transparent 80%);
}
.stats::after {
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(230,20,60,.18), transparent 55%);
}
.stats .container { position:relative; z-index:2; }

/* make the section heading readable on dark */
.stats .section-head h2 { color:#fff; }
.stats .section-head p { color:#C9C4BC; }
.section-head.light h2, .section-head.center.light h2 { color:#fff; }
.section-head.light p { color:#C9C4BC; }
.eyebrow.light, .eyebrow.center.light { color:#F2B8C2; }
.eyebrow.light::before { background:#F2B8C2; }

.stats-grid {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(160px,1fr));
  gap:1px; text-align:center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border-radius: 18px; overflow:hidden;
  margin-top: clamp(28px,4vw,48px);
}
.stat {
  padding: clamp(28px,4vw,42px) 1.2rem;
  background: rgba(20,20,23,.35);
  transition: background .4s var(--ease), transform .4s var(--ease);
}
.stat:hover { background: rgba(230,20,60,.08); }
.stat b {
  font-family: var(--display); font-size: clamp(2.3rem,4.4vw,3.4rem);
  color:#fff; display:flex; align-items:baseline; justify-content:center; gap:.12em;
  line-height:1; font-weight:600;
}
.stat .plus {
  color: var(--crimson); font-size:.5em; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.02em;
  align-self:flex-start; margin-top:.35em;
}
.stat > span {
  font-size:.74rem; letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:#9b958c; margin-top:.85rem; display:block;
}

/* ============ UAE SECTION (cream, calm) ============ */
.uae { background: var(--cream); position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.uae-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(2.5rem,5vw,5rem); align-items:center; }
.uae-text h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem,4vw,3.1rem); margin:.9rem 0 1.2rem; }
.uae-text h2 em { font-style:italic; color: var(--crimson); }
.uae-text p { color: var(--muted); margin-bottom:1.5rem; max-width:46ch; }
.uae-list { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:.9rem 1.4rem; }
.uae-list li { display:flex; gap:.6rem; align-items:flex-start; font-size:.94rem; color: var(--charcoal); }
.uae-list i { color: var(--crimson); margin-top:5px; font-size:.8rem; }
.uae-visual { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow:hidden; aspect-ratio:1/1; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); position:relative; }
.uae-visual img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
.uae-route { position:absolute; top:16px; left:16px; right:16px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; background: rgba(255,255,255,.9); backdrop-filter: blur(8px); border-radius:100px; padding:.55rem 1.1rem; font-size:.8rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.uae-route b { color: var(--charcoal); white-space:nowrap; }
.uae-route .line { flex:1; height:1px; background: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, var(--crimson) 0 5px, transparent 5px 10px); margin:0 .9rem; opacity:.5; min-width:24px; }
.uae-route i { color: var(--crimson); }

/* ============ PARCEL ============ */
.parcel-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6,1fr); gap:1.2rem; }
@media (max-width:1100px){ .parcel-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:680px){ .parcel-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }
.parcel-card { text-align:center; padding:2rem 1.3rem; border-radius: var(--radius); background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); transition:.4s var(--ease); }
.parcel-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color:transparent; }
.parcel-ic { width:58px; height:58px; margin:0 auto .9rem; border-radius:50%; background: var(--sand); color: var(--charcoal); display:grid; place-items:center; font-size:1.35rem; transition:.4s; }
.parcel-card:hover .parcel-ic { background: var(--crimson); color:#fff; }
.parcel-card h4 { font-family: var(--body); font-weight:600; font-size:1rem; margin-bottom:.25rem; }
.parcel-card p { font-size:.83rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* ============ TESTIMONIALS ============ */
.testi { background: var(--sand); overflow:hidden; }
.testi-track { display:flex; gap:1.5rem; transition: transform .7s var(--ease); }
.testi-card { flex:0 0 calc(33.333% - 1rem); background:#fff; border-radius: var(--radius); padding:2.1rem; border:1px solid var(--line); }
.testi-stars { color: var(--gold); margin-bottom:.9rem; font-size:.88rem; }
.testi-card p { font-family: var(--serif); font-size:1.18rem; font-style:italic; line-height:1.5; color: var(--charcoal); margin-bottom:1.3rem; }
.testi-who { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:.85rem; }
.testi-ava { width:46px; height:46px; border-radius:50%; background: var(--crimson-soft); color: var(--crimson); display:grid; place-items:center; font-family: var(--display); font-weight:600; }
.testi-who b { display:block; font-size:.95rem; color: var(--ink); }
.testi-who small { color: var(--muted); font-size:.8rem; }
.testi-nav { display:flex; gap:.6rem; justify-content:center; margin-top:2.2rem; }
.testi-nav button { width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:50%; border:1.5px solid var(--line-2); background:#fff; cursor:pointer; color: var(--charcoal); transition:.3s; }
.testi-nav button:hover { background: var(--charcoal); color:#fff; border-color: var(--charcoal); }

/* ============ GALLERY ============ */
.masonry { columns:3; column-gap:1rem; }
.masonry figure { break-inside:avoid; margin-bottom:1rem; border-radius: var(--radius); overflow:hidden; position:relative; cursor:pointer; background: var(--sand); }
.masonry img { width:100%; transition: transform .8s var(--ease); }
.masonry figure:hover img { transform:scale(1.05); }
.masonry figcaption { position:absolute; inset:auto 0 0 0; padding:1.3rem 1rem .85rem; background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(26,26,28,.82)); color:#fff; font-size:.9rem; font-weight:500; opacity:0; transform:translateY(8px); transition:.4s var(--ease); }
.masonry figure:hover figcaption { opacity:1; transform:none; }
.masonry figcaption span { display:block; font-size:.66rem; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#F2B8C2; margin-bottom:.15rem; }
.filters { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:.55rem; justify-content:center; margin-bottom:2.4rem; }
.filters button { padding:.55rem 1.2rem; border-radius:100px; border:1.5px solid var(--line-2); background:#fff; font-family: var(--body); font-size:.84rem; font-weight:500; color: var(--charcoal); cursor:pointer; transition:.3s; }
.filters button.active, .filters button:hover { background: var(--charcoal); color:#fff; border-color: var(--charcoal); }

.lightbox { position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:1000; background: rgba(20,20,22,.94); display:none; place-items:center; padding:4vw; }
.lightbox.open { display:grid; }
.lightbox img { max-width:90vw; max-height:86vh; border-radius:10px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.lightbox-close { position:absolute; top:22px; right:28px; color:#fff; font-size:1.9rem; background:none; border:none; cursor:pointer; }
.lightbox-nav { position:absolute; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%); background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); border:none; color:#fff; width:52px; height:52px; border-radius:50%; cursor:pointer; font-size:1.3rem; transition:.3s; }
.lightbox-nav:hover { background: var(--crimson); }
.lightbox-nav.prev { left:22px; } .lightbox-nav.next { right:22px; }

/* ============ TIMELINE ============ */
.timeline { position:relative; max-width:800px; margin-inline:auto; }
.timeline::before { content:""; position:absolute; left:50%; top:0; bottom:0; width:2px; background: var(--line-2); transform:translateX(-50%); }
.tl-item { position:relative; width:50%; padding:1.3rem 2.2rem; }
.tl-item:nth-child(odd){ left:0; text-align:right; }
.tl-item:nth-child(even){ left:50%; }
.tl-dot { position:absolute; top:1.8rem; width:14px; height:14px; border-radius:50%; background: var(--crimson); border:3px solid #fff; box-shadow:0 0 0 1px var(--line-2); }
.tl-item:nth-child(odd) .tl-dot { right:-7px; }
.tl-item:nth-child(even) .tl-dot { left:-7px; }
.tl-year { font-family: var(--display); font-size:1.5rem; color: var(--crimson); }
.tl-card { background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding:1.3rem 1.5rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs); margin-top:.4rem; display:inline-block; text-align:left; }
.tl-card h4 { font-family: var(--body); font-weight:600; font-size:1.02rem; margin-bottom:.25rem; color: var(--ink); }
.tl-card p { color: var(--muted); font-size:.88rem; }

/* ============ MENU ============ */
.menu-note { background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-left:3px solid var(--crimson); border-radius: var(--radius); padding:1.1rem 1.4rem; display:flex; gap:.9rem; align-items:center; color: var(--charcoal); font-size:.92rem; margin-bottom:2.4rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs); }
.menu-note i { color: var(--crimson); font-size:1.3rem; }
.menu-tabs { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:.5rem; justify-content:center; margin-bottom:2.8rem; }
.menu-tabs button { padding:.6rem 1.3rem; border-radius:100px; border:1.5px solid var(--line-2); background:#fff; font-family: var(--body); font-weight:500; font-size:.86rem; color: var(--charcoal); cursor:pointer; transition:.3s; }
.menu-tabs button.active, .menu-tabs button:hover { background: var(--crimson); color:#fff; border-color: var(--crimson); }
.menu-cat { margin-bottom:3.2rem; }
.menu-cat-head { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:.9rem; margin-bottom:1.6rem; }
.menu-cat-head h2 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem,3vw,2.2rem); white-space:nowrap; }
.menu-cat-head .ln { flex:1; height:1px; background: var(--line); }
.menu-cat-head .veg-flag { font-size:.68rem; color:#2e7d32; font-weight:600; border:1px solid #bcdcbd; background:#f1f8f1; border-radius:100px; padding:.18rem .65rem; }
.menu-items { display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(320px,1fr)); gap:.2rem 2.8rem; }
.menu-row { display:flex; gap:1rem; align-items:baseline; padding:.85rem 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
.menu-row .nm { font-weight:600; font-size:1rem; color: var(--ink); }
.menu-row .ds { display:block; font-size:.82rem; color: var(--muted); font-weight:400; margin-top:2px; }
.menu-row .dotline { flex:1; border-bottom:1px dotted var(--line-2); align-self:flex-end; margin-bottom:6px; min-width:18px; }
.menu-row .pr { font-family: var(--display); font-weight:600; color: var(--charcoal); white-space:nowrap; }
.chef-tag { font-size:.58rem; background: var(--crimson-soft); color: var(--crimson-deep); padding:.1rem .45rem; border-radius:100px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.04em; margin-left:.35rem; vertical-align:middle; text-transform:uppercase; }

/* ============ CATERING ============ */
.cat-stats { display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap:1.5rem; max-width:660px; margin:2.2rem auto 0; }
.cat-stats .s b { font-family: var(--display); font-size: clamp(1.8rem,4vw,2.7rem); color:#fff; display:block; }
.cat-stats .s b .plus { color: var(--crimson); }
.cat-stats .s span { font-size:.76rem; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#C9C4BC; }
.svc-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(260px,1fr)); gap:1.5rem; }
.svc-card { position:relative; border-radius: var(--radius); overflow:hidden; min-height:300px; display:flex; align-items:flex-end; color:#fff; }
.svc-card img { position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; background: var(--sand); color:transparent; font-size:0; transition: transform .8s var(--ease); }
.svc-card::after { content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background: linear-gradient(transparent 32%, rgba(26,26,28,.9)); }
.svc-card:hover img { transform:scale(1.06); }
.svc-body { position:relative; z-index:2; padding:1.7rem; }
.svc-body i { color:#fff; font-size:1.4rem; margin-bottom:.5rem; display:block; }
.svc-body h3 { font-size:1.35rem; color:#fff; margin-bottom:.35rem; }
.svc-body p { font-size:.88rem; color:#E5E1DA; }
.enquiry { background: var(--charcoal); color:#fff; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: clamp(2rem,5vw,3.6rem); }
.enquiry-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:3rem; align-items:center; }
.enquiry h2 { color:#fff; font-size: clamp(1.8rem,3.6vw,2.6rem); margin-bottom:.9rem; }
.enquiry p { color:#C9C4BC; margin-bottom:1.5rem; }

/* ============ FORMS ============ */
.form-card { background:#fff; border-radius: var(--radius); padding:1.9rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.field { margin-bottom:1rem; }
.field label { display:block; font-size:.78rem; font-weight:600; margin-bottom:.35rem; color: var(--charcoal); }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea { width:100%; padding:.8rem .95rem; border:1.5px solid var(--line-2); border-radius:11px; font-family: var(--body); font-size:.93rem; background: var(--cream); transition:.3s; color: var(--ink); }
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus { outline:none; border-color: var(--crimson); background:#fff; box-shadow:0 0 0 4px var(--crimson-soft); }
.field textarea { resize:vertical; min-height:104px; }
.form-row { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:.9rem; }
.form-msg { margin-top:.9rem; padding:.85rem 1rem; border-radius:11px; font-size:.88rem; display:none; }
.form-msg.ok { display:block; background:#eef8ef; color:#2e7d32; border:1px solid #bcdcbd; }

/* ============ LOCATIONS ============ */
.loc-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:2.2rem; }
.loc-card { background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding:1.9rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs); }
.loc-card.dark { background: var(--charcoal); color:#fff; border-color:transparent; }
.loc-card .pin { width:50px; height:50px; border-radius:13px; background: var(--crimson-soft); color: var(--crimson); display:grid; place-items:center; font-size:1.3rem; margin-bottom:1.1rem; }
.loc-card.dark .pin { background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); color:#fff; }
.loc-card h3 { font-size:1.4rem; margin-bottom:.45rem; }
.loc-card.dark h3 { color:#fff; }
.loc-card .meta { color: var(--muted); font-size:.9rem; margin-bottom:.7rem; }
.loc-card.dark .meta { color:#C9C4BC; }
.loc-card .meta i { color: var(--crimson); width:16px; }
.map-embed { border-radius: var(--radius); overflow:hidden; min-height:340px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs); border:1px solid var(--line); }
.map-embed iframe { width:100%; height:100%; min-height:340px; border:0; }

/* ============ CONTACT ============ */
.contact-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1.05fr; gap:3rem; }
.contact-list li { display:flex; gap:1rem; padding:1.1rem 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
.contact-list .ic { width:48px; height:48px; flex:none; border-radius:13px; background: var(--sand); color: var(--crimson); display:grid; place-items:center; font-size:1.15rem; }
.contact-list b { font-size:1rem; display:block; color: var(--ink); }
.contact-list span { color: var(--muted); font-size:.9rem; }

/* ============ CTA BAND ============ */
.cta-band { background: var(--charcoal); color:#fff; text-align:center; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: clamp(2.4rem,6vw,4.2rem); position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.cta-band::after { content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 18% 25%, rgba(230,20,60,.16), transparent 42%); }
.cta-band > * { position:relative; z-index:2; }
.cta-band h2 { color:#fff; font-size: clamp(2rem,4vw,3rem); margin-bottom:.9rem; }
.cta-band p { color:#C9C4BC; max-width:50ch; margin:0 auto 1.8rem; }
.cta-actions { display:flex; gap:.8rem; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap; }

/* ============ RESPONSIVE ============ */
@media (max-width:960px){
  .story-grid, .uae-grid, .enquiry-grid, .contact-grid, .loc-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .masonry { columns:2; }
  .testi-card { flex-basis: calc(50% - .75rem); }
  .uae-list { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .story-imgs .img-main { aspect-ratio:16/12; }
}
@media (max-width:700px){
  .timeline::before { left:16px; }
  .tl-item, .tl-item:nth-child(even){ width:100%; left:0; text-align:left; padding-left:44px; padding-right:0; }
  .tl-item:nth-child(odd){ text-align:left; }
  .tl-item:nth-child(odd) .tl-dot, .tl-item:nth-child(even) .tl-dot { left:9px; right:auto; }
  .cat-stats { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .menu-items { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .hero-meta { gap:1.4rem; }
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .masonry { columns:1; }
  .testi-card { flex-basis:100%; }
  .story-badge { right:50%; transform:translateX(50%); bottom:-28px; }
}

/* ---- misc utilities to match markup ---- */
.bg-cream2 { background: var(--cream); }
.text-crimson { color: var(--crimson); }
.cat-ic { color: var(--crimson); font-size:1.35rem; }
/* hero image fade-in on load */
.hero-bg img { opacity:0; transition: opacity .9s var(--ease), transform 8s var(--ease); }
.hero-bg img.loaded { opacity:1; }

/* ============ WHATSAPP CHAT BOT ============ */
.qk-chat { position:fixed; right:22px; bottom:96px; width:min(380px, calc(100vw - 32px)); height:min(560px, calc(100vh - 140px)); background:#E5DDD5; border-radius:18px; overflow:hidden; z-index:95; display:flex; flex-direction:column; box-shadow:0 18px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.32); transform:translateY(24px) scale(.96); opacity:0; pointer-events:none; transform-origin:bottom right; transition:transform .32s var(--ease), opacity .32s var(--ease); }
.qk-chat.open { transform:translateY(0) scale(1); opacity:1; pointer-events:auto; }
.qk-chat-head { background:#075E54; color:#fff; padding:.85rem 1rem; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:.7rem; flex-shrink:0; }
.qk-chat-avatar { width:42px; height:42px; border-radius:50%; background:#25D366; display:grid; place-items:center; font-size:1.3rem; flex-shrink:0; }
.qk-chat-meta { flex:1; min-width:0; line-height:1.25; }
.qk-chat-meta b { font-family:var(--body); font-size:.95rem; font-weight:600; display:block; }
.qk-chat-meta span { font-size:.72rem; color:#B7D8CF; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:.35rem; }
.qk-chat-meta span::before { content:""; width:7px; height:7px; border-radius:50%; background:#4ADE80; display:inline-block; }
.qk-chat-close { background:transparent; border:0; color:#fff; font-size:1.2rem; cursor:pointer; padding:.3rem; opacity:.85; }
.qk-chat-close:hover { opacity:1; }
.qk-chat-body { flex:1; overflow-y:auto; padding:1rem .9rem; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:.55rem; background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(229,221,213,.92),rgba(229,221,213,.92)); background-color:#E5DDD5; }
.qk-msg { max-width:82%; padding:.55rem .8rem; border-radius:10px; font-size:.88rem; line-height:1.4; box-shadow:0 1px 1px rgba(0,0,0,.08); animation:qkpop .28s var(--ease) both; word-wrap:break-word; }
.qk-msg.bot { align-self:flex-start; background:#fff; color:#222; border-top-left-radius:2px; }
.qk-msg.me { align-self:flex-end; background:#DCF8C6; color:#222; border-top-right-radius:2px; }
.qk-msg .qk-time { display:block; font-size:.62rem; color:#999; text-align:right; margin-top:.2rem; }
.qk-typing { align-self:flex-start; background:#fff; padding:.7rem .9rem; border-radius:10px; border-top-left-radius:2px; display:flex; gap:4px; box-shadow:0 1px 1px rgba(0,0,0,.08); }
.qk-typing i { width:7px; height:7px; border-radius:50%; background:#9aa0a6; animation:qkblink 1.2s infinite; }
.qk-typing i:nth-child(2){ animation-delay:.2s; } .qk-typing i:nth-child(3){ animation-delay:.4s; }
.qk-quick { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:.45rem; padding:.6rem .9rem; background:#E5DDD5; flex-shrink:0; }
.qk-quick button { background:#fff; border:1.5px solid #25D366; color:#075E54; font-family:var(--body); font-size:.82rem; font-weight:600; padding:.5rem .85rem; border-radius:18px; cursor:pointer; transition:.2s; }
.qk-quick button:hover { background:#25D366; color:#fff; }
.qk-quick button.qk-send-wa { background:#25D366; color:#fff; border-color:#25D366; }
.qk-quick button.qk-send-wa:hover { background:#1da851; }
@keyframes qkpop { from{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(8px); } to{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); } }
@keyframes qkblink { 0%,60%,100%{ opacity:.3; transform:translateY(0); } 30%{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(-3px); } }
@media (max-width:480px){ .qk-chat { bottom:90px; height:min(70vh,520px); } }