Britons holidaying in the UAE have been issued a fresh warning as external tensions could put them at risk.The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) provided essential information on the conflict affecting Lebanon.The FCDO told Britons: “Ongoing hostilities between Israel and Lebanon could escalate quickly and pose risks for the wider region.”Monitor this travel advice and other media as the situation is changing fast. Follow and contact FCDO travel on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Britons have been given a new holiday warningGETTY IMAGES”You can also get email notifications when this travel advice is updated.” Britons were encouraged to consult the FCDO’s advice on those who are affected by a crisis abroad.This includes information on how the FCDO defines a crisis, who the FCDO can help and how they can help, what holidaymakers should do in a crisis, how to prepare for a potential crisis, support in the UK and terrorist attacks abroad.The UAE is a well-visited holiday destination, with Dubai being the most popular city. An official website for the UAE government reads: “The UAE has many glitzy shopping malls as well as traditional markets. Take advantage of the several shopping festivals running around the year. You can buy apparel, accessories, gold, electronics, carpets, spices, dry fruits and much more.”The UAE has many restaurants and cafés, some amongst the finest in the world. It organises many food festivals, which bring cuisines from around the world and are popular amongst citizens and residents.”Some of the other reasons people visit the UAE include visiting friends and relatives, experiencing Arab and Islamic heritage, undergoing medical or cosmetic treatment, engaging in ecotourism, having fun in theme parks or enjoying a stop on a cruise.”Holidaymakers in another “hidden gem” destination were issued the same warning.Holidaymakers in Egypt, Tunisia, Oman, Kuwait and Qatar, among others, have also been issued warnings about the conflict affecting Lebanon. For guidance on this, Britons should consult the FCDO’s Safety and Security page for their chosen destination.Tourists visiting the UAE are advised to read the FCDO’s up-to-date information before their trip, including the latest warnings and insurance, entry requirements, safety and security, health and getting help.LATEST DEVELOPMENTSHolidaymakers in a ‘hidden gem’ destination have been issued with the same warningGETTY IMAGESTourists should keep an eye out for travel warnings to ensure they remain safe on their holidays abroad.Britons in South America have been issued a warning to “wear a face mask or stay inside”. This comes as forest fires are affecting some parts of Ecuador, including the capital, Quito.Britons may also become ill in a popular holiday destination, with some at risk of developing a “severe disease”.