Dinner here is rarely just dinner. A big platter lands in the middle, everyone leans in, and conversation over small sweet cups stretches well past midnight. Step away from the table and sand dunes, glassy towers and mountain roads sit surprisingly close together, so one day can hold a market, a desert horizon and a seafront stroll.
The climate is desert, hot and sunny almost all year, with warm winters and cooler air in the mountains. A Local Friend tells you when to head out early and when to linger over one more cup, so the heat shapes a better plan.
