Which joint to use....help and ideas please.

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SWIMBO has asked me to make a simple bathroom mirror fronted cabinet - no problem there I thought.
The other bits and pieces in the bathroom are all from AW Oak and feature fairly simple, modern design rules. For instance, most right angle joints are plain butt joints - no visible joinery such as Dovetails or Comb joints, no through tenons.
There are a few quick Sketchup images of approximately what I will be making below.

My question is what method would you choose to make a simple butt joint?
The options I have/am currently considering are:
1. Domino
2. Biscuits
3. Dowel
4. Just glue

I want to avoid using those cam-lock connector things. I know I could use a mitre lock cutter but really want to make sure that the joint looks exactly as drawn, so really don't even want to glue, screw and plug it.

Any ideas?

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I would go domino, if you have one. Failing that biscuits or dowels.
 
Thanks one and all for the advice.
I have a domino, albeit the big beastie. I'm not sure if using an 8mm Domino in 20mm stock is going a bit overboard.
If anyone has any thoughts on this I'd be keen to hear them.
Of course I could always biscuit but the Domino feels more accurate.
Or I could treat myself to the Domino 500 :D :D :D
 
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