The hugely popular cartoon canine stars of Paw Patrol Live! Will be let off the leash in Abu Dhabi in 2018 – and tickets are going on sale this week.

The hit Nickelodeon animated TV series will be transported from the screen to the stage at du Arena for a mega double date on April 13 and 14 – and fans can get their paws on tickets from Monday.

The eagerly-awaited show, called Race to the Rescue, will feature the cast in an action-packed, high-energy musical adventure.

The show will feature Bunraku puppetry, an innovative costuming approach that brings the PAW Patrol characters to life on stage with their vehicles and packs.

Over four showings, in the morning and afternoon, pups of all shapes and sizes can watch as Ryder, Marshall, Chase, Skye, Rubble, Rocky, Zuma and Everest use their skills and teamwork to rescue Mayor Goodway from another sticky situation.

A ticket presale will open to du customers at noon on Monday, ending at 11am on Wednesday.

Tickets, which start at Dhs100, will then go on general sale at noon on Wednesday at www.ticketmaster.ae and Virgin Megastores across the UAE.

Nirvana Travel & Tourism, the official Travel Agent Partner, is providing family packages for the show for two adults and two children under 12 years of age, available at www.ntravel.ae. For packages information, visit www.ntravel.ae and to book packages, call 02 627 7997.

From Dhs100. Apr 13-14. Tickets go on sale Dec 11 (pre-sale), Dec 13 (general sale) du Arena, Yas Island, www.ticketmaster.ae.