[citation needed] Construction of the mall began in mid-1998, and Robinsons Metro East opened in 2001.

[citation needed] The name "Metro East" refers to the fact that the mall is located in the eastern district of the Greater Manila Area, near the tripoint boundary of the cities of Pasig and Marikina in Metro Manila, and the municipality of Cainta, in Rizal Province.

On September 26, 2009, the mall's basement was flooded due to Typhoon Ketsana.

The main building of Metro East is one of the largest structures along Marikina–Infanta Highway.

The mall is a 5-level building with 4 upper levels and a basement level, features a 2-level department store, a supermarket, an appliance center, Toys R Us, and movie theaters.