Brits stuck in Dubai reveal their 'terrifying' ordeals: The lucky few who made it back home as just a handful of UK

The first evacuation flight from the Middle East touched down at Heathrow Airport last night with relived passengers hugging their loved ones in the arrivals hall.


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