Micah Richards, Gabby Agbonlahor, Dwight Gayle and Fraizer Campbell put relegation battle to one side as Premier League stars enjoy night out in Dubai during rare break

  • Aston Villa duo Micah Richards and Gabby Agbonlahor enjoyed a night out in Dubai as they took advantage of the international break
  • Richards and Agbonlahor were joined by two Crystal Palace players
  • Dwight Gayle and Fraizer Campbell also attended the event in Dubai
  • Janet Jackson's aftershow party was held at nightclub People by Crystal 

Despite being embroiled in a relegation battle, Crystal Palace's Dwight Gayle and Fraizer Campbell joined Aston Villa forward Gabby Agbonlahor and defender Micah Richards for a night out in Dubai.

The Premier League quartet had the Easter weekend off due to the international break and they took advantage of a rare break by jetting off to the United Arab Emirates.

Gayle, Campbell, Agbonlahor and Richards were joined by former Germany striker Kevin Kuranyi at the 411 Nights event at nightclub People by Crystal.

Crystal Palace forward Fraizer Campbell (centre left) and Aston Villa's Gabby Agbonlahor (centre right) party on a raised platform during a night out in Dubai's People by Crystal on Saturday night 

Crystal Palace forward Fraizer Campbell (centre left) and Aston Villa's Gabby Agbonlahor (centre right) party on a raised platform during a night out in Dubai's People by Crystal on Saturday night 

Dwight Gayle (far left) and Campbell (pictured alongside Gayle) stand next to each other on the dance floor while Agbonlahor (centre) watches on

Dwight Gayle (far left) and Campbell (pictured alongside Gayle) stand next to each other on the dance floor while Agbonlahor (centre) watches on

Campbell shows off his dance moves (centre left) while Agbonlahor (centre right) shares a joke with another party-goer, Gayle and Aston Villa defender Micah Richards are also pictured 

Campbell shows off his dance moves (centre left) while Agbonlahor (centre right) shares a joke with another party-goer, Gayle and Aston Villa defender Micah Richards are also pictured 

Crystal Palace striker Gayle looks on as a fellow reveller points during the night out in Dubai 

Crystal Palace striker Gayle looks on as a fellow reveller points during the night out in Dubai 

Campbell and Agbonlahor were seen showing off their dance moves to Drake's hit song 'Hotline Bling' during the night out.

Party-goers attended the high-profile event on Saturday night, which has been billed as the biggest party in the UAE, after attending annual horse race the Dubai World Cup.

TV presenter and radio personality DJ Bliss hosted the event alongside Janet Jackson's official DJ - DJ Aktive and a selection of local entertainers.

Ms. Jackson arrived at the club for her official aftershow party at 1am along with her entourage of dancers, backing singers and a security team.

DINING DETAILS AT PEOPLE BY CRYSTAL NIGHTCLUB IN DUBAI

Table reservations required.

As an independent venue, People By Crystal's management reserves the right of admission.

Dress Code: Smart

Hours of Operation: Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays: 11:00 PM to 3:00 AM

Eagles striker Campbell and Villa's Agbonlahor had bought tables at the club and were seen drinking while Kuranyi passed around bottles of champagne. 

The footballers partied until the club closed at 3am.

People by Crystal is described as a having 'a history of bringing exceptional headliners and hosting some of the most fabulous events in the Middle East' on their website.

Agbonlahor and Richards are heading for the Championship as Aston Villa are rock bottom of the Premier League with just 16 points from 31 games.

Crystal Palace, on the other hand, are not yet safe from the drop as they are just seven points ahead of 18th-placed Sunderland.

Aston Villa and Crystal Palace are both back in action on Saturday afternoon, with the basement side hosting Chelsea and the Eagles taking on West Ham at Upton Park. 

So did his Eagles team-mate Gayle

Crystal Palace duo Campbell (left) and team-mate Gayle (right) took advantage of the international break 

Along with his club team-mate Agbonlahor

Campbell and Gayle were joined by Aston Villa duo Richards (left) and his club team-mate Agbonlahor (right)

Former Germany international Kevin Kuranyi, who is currently playing for Hoffenheim, was also at the club

Former Germany international Kevin Kuranyi, who is currently playing for Hoffenheim, was also at the club

Janet Jackson's official aftershow party took place at nightclub People by Crystal in the United Arab Emirates

Janet Jackson's official aftershow party took place at nightclub People by Crystal in the United Arab Emirates

Ms. Jackson performed at the Dubai World Cup held at Meydan race course before making her way to the club

Ms. Jackson performed at the Dubai World Cup held at Meydan race course before making her way to the club

 

 

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