I had been told Allied was very good by neighbors who left a few months ahead of me. I'd recommend them. Very helpful and responsive to all emails and calls. Something sorely missing in Dubai in general and EK in particular (Think Staff Travel)
While my out processing was mostly smooth, the biggest thorn in my side was certainly the phone company du. I would pay off a balance they told me I had to finish the account, then within 2-3 weeks get yet another bill or notice. This went on for at least half of the 90 day out processing event. And it occurred 3 separate times. At some point, you just throw your hands up in the air knowing you cannot talk any logical sense into their thought process and pay what they say just to close the account supposedly once and for all.
Recommend starting with both etisalat and du at the start of your 90 day clock… just to make sure it's all taken care of before leaving.
K