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The Iran-backed group has also detained people associated with the US embassy in Sana'a and humanitarian groups.
The United Nations has suspended all travel to areas controlled by The Yemeni Houthis after more of its personnel were detained by Iran-backed militants.
Friday's statement came a day after the Houthis also detained individuals linked to the shuttered United States embassy in Sana'a, Yemen's capital, and humanitarian groups.
“Yesterday de facto authorities in Sana'a detained additional UN staff working in areas under their control,” the UN said in a statement.
“To ensure the security and safety of all its personnel, the United Nations has suspended all official movements into and within areas under the control of the de facto authorities.”
The UN did not say how many people were detained in the latest Houthi crackdown, but added that it was “actively engaging with senior representatives” of the group, which has held Yemen's capital since 2014.
The Houthis have been at war with a Saudi-led coalition fighting on behalf of the Yemeni government in exile since 2015.
The Houthis did not immediately recognize the UN decision, which came as it was de-escalation of their attacks on shipping and Israel after a truce was reached in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
For some time, however, the Houthis have been waging a campaign targeting UN officials, aid workers and others.
The group has also broadcast repeated broadcasts on television channels it controls, featuring people it describes as working with Western intelligence agencies or the Israelis.
On Wednesday, US President Donald Trump reinstated a “terrorist” designation. he did to the group during his first term, which was rescinded by President Joe Biden, potentially setting the stage for renewed tensions with the rebels.
Yemen is experiencing one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, with more than 18 million people in need of aid and protection, according to the United Nations.
The country's war has also killed more than 150,000 people, including militants and civilians.
