Dubai travel advisory - western travellers asked to be cautious as tension escalates

A travel advisory for Dubai is currently being sent out to American citizens in Dubai due to heightened tensions in the region. According to the US Embassy, and the Consulate General in the Gulf State’s twitter post, “US citizens are strongly encouraged to maintain a high level of vigilance, and practice good situational awareness.”
Dubai is a favourite destination for travellers across the world and is often visited by celebrities. But after Yemen’s Houthis group attacked two oil pumping stations in Saudi Arabia with the help of armed drones, tensions have escalated in the region.

**Message for U.S. Citizens**
The U.S. Embassy/Consulate General in the UAE advises all U.S. citizens of heightened tensions in the region. U.S. citizens are strongly encouraged to maintain a high level of vigilance & practice good situational awareness.https://t.co/VB2f6NuNK3

— US Mission to UAE (@USAinUAE) May 14, 2019

The Department of State has issued a grave warning to Americans living in the region. According to the Department of State, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), and Al Qaeda, alongside other organisations are planning to attack Western targets. According to them, such attacks could be carried out in the form of suicide operations, assassinations, kidnapping, hijacking, or bombing.
The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), has also echoed similar concerns, and has asked its citizens to monitor local media reports closely, and follow the advice given by local authorities.

However, the UK or the US have not yet issued any notice against travelling to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or other parts in the region.