Latest Answer: The scenario is like ....hotel bookings in Daman is reducing every year. This is because now people have their own bungalows and fully furnished flats in the town. Developers of Surat feel that the growth in real estate market of Daman became visible in last three when Surtis (Gujarati Muslims) started buying weekend homes here. Few developers feel that investment in Daman will give them two benefits. Firstly, they can enjoy holidays with families, friends and secondly, they can get a permanent resident status too.