The sun decides the schedule here. Mornings start early, while the sand is still cool, and midday belongs to shade and cold drinks. As the light turns gold, the waterfront fills with families, the desert edge glows copper, and conversations stretch long past dinner.

The climate is hot desert, with long, very hot summers and short, mild winters, so November to March is the easiest time to be outside all day. In summer, indoor galleries and late nights do the work. A Local Friend keeps the plan flexible, swapping a sunny walk for a shaded courtyard or a cool museum when the day asks for it.