Yes, that's exactly right. When I moved out of an Al Asmakh apartment to another property, it took them over 2 months to prepare the check returning my security deposit. How could you possibly expect to get that money back if you were leaving the country? Do you think they will send you a check in the mail, or an electronic transfer?
Their properties aren't bad to live in, but they aren't that much better than the alternatives. However, you really will see the difference when it comes time to leave.